PRSD Scholarships

The Master Gardeners of Ocean County, Inc., are offering two scholarships to all eligible Ocean County graduating seniors. These scholarships are offered to students who are planning a career in the field of horticulture, agriculture or related fields, including nursery management, landscaping, forestry, environmental sciences, etc. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000. Applications are available with Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office. Other requirements apply. Deadline for application is Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation is offering two (2) $2500 scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to pursue a college or other post-secondary education (trade school, etc.). Applications must be received by Friday, April 16, 2010. Applications are available through Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office.

The Seaside Heights Education Association is offering a $500 award to a graduating senior who may have been a graduate of the Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School in Seaside Heights, NJ. Anyone who may meet this requirement should see Mrs. Coia for an application. Deadline is March 15, 2010.

The New Jersey State Elks Special Children's Committee is offering their Special Needs Scholarship Awards to any physically disabled high school seniors who plan to further their education. These are four-year scholarships valued at up to $2,500 per year. For applications and further information please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services. The deadline for this application is Friday, April 2, 2010.

The Robert A. Hacker Memorial Scholarship Contest is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to further his/her education. Candidates must have a relative who is a former or present member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This scholarship contest requires the submission of a 400 to 500 word essay. Applications and further information available with Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office.

The New Jersey Retired Educators Association is offering it's annual scholarships to graduating seniors who will go on to attend a two- or four-year institution. A $500 award will be offered to a student attending community college, and a $1,000 award will be offered to a student attending a four-year institution. Applications and requirements are available with Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office. The deadline for this application is April 15, 2010.

The New Jersey School Building and Grounds Association is offering four (4) scholarships to graduating seniors in the amount of $1,000. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for an application and further information. Deadline for this scholarship is April 15, 2010.

The Monmouth Civic Chorus is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who are vocally talented and will pursue a college degree. Students will be required to audition. See Mrs. Coia in Student Services for an application and further information. Deadline for this scholarship is April 10, 2010.

The Kingdom of Lucerne, a living history organization, is offering a $500 award to a graduating senior who will pursue a college degree. Several requirements apply. Please see Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office for further information and an application. Deadline for this application is March 1, 2010.

The Ocean County Reading Council is offering the Dawn Guarneri Scholarship to graduating seniors. This award, in the amount of $500.00, is offered to students who will pursue a degree in the field of education. Deadline for application is March 26, 2010. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application.

The New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association, Inc., is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who may be suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application. Deadline for this application is April 19, 2010.

The Southern Ocean County Hospital is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior who will pursue a career in a healthcare-related field. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for an application. Deadline for this scholarship is March 20, 2010.

St. Francis Parish Scholarship Committee is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who has been accepted to a college or technical school. Other requirements apply. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application. Deadline is March 26, 2010.

Ocean First Foundation is pleased to offer a new scholarship to graduating seniors who will attend Brookdale Community College, Ocean County College, Georgian Court University, or Monmouth University. Deadlines are April 30 for Brookdale and OCC; and, March 1 for Georgian Court and Monmouth. Successful applicants will have a 3.0 GPA and meet other requirements. Please see Mrs. Coia for an application and further information.

The SOCH Auxiliary is offering the Gene LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship to students accepted to or enrolled in a healthcare program at an accredited college. Please see Mrs. Coia for further information and an application. Deadline for application is April 15, 2010.

Bank of America is pleased to offer the John and Irene Papines Scholarship to students of Greek heritage. Applications and further information are available with Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office. Deadline for this application is May 1, 2010.

The Local 54 Scholarship Committee is offering it's UNITE HERE Scholarship Awards for 2010. Three different scholarships are being offering in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Certain requirements apply. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for applications and more information. Deadline is April 16, 2010.

The New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) is offering the NJUA Equal Employment Opportunity Scholarships, valued at $1500 each, to two (2) New Jersey High School seniors. Certain requirements apply. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application. Deadline for this scholarship is April 2, 2010.

The National Association of Water Companies--New Jersey Chapter is offering a $2,500 scholarship to graduating seniors who will attend a New Jersey College and are interested in the water utility industry or a related field (environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, communications, computer science, etc.). Please see Mrs. Coia for an application and further information. Deadline for application is April 1, 2010.

The Monmouth-Ocean County Council of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA will again accept applications for the 2010 XX Olympiad Memorial Award. Several cash awards are available. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for an application and further information. Deadline for application is May 1, 2010.

Rolling Thunder, Inc., New Jersey Chapter 2, is offering two (2) $1,000 scholarships to dependents of veterans who are graduating this year and have been accepted at an institution of higher learning. Other requirements apply. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application. Deadline for application is April 10, 2010.

The New Jersey State Elks Special Children's Committee is once again pleased to announce that their Special Needs Scholarship Awards are now available. Any and all physically disabled high school seniors, who will be furthering their education, are qualified to respond. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded worth up to $2,500 per year. Please see Mrs. Coia for information and an application. Deadline is April 2, 2010.

The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey is pleased to announce the availability of two Education Scholarships for the 2010-2011 School Year. The following scholarships are being offered: one (1) valued at $3,000 that can be applied towards any marine trades program at any school, and one (1) valued at $18,000 which is a full scholarship for the Marine Service Technology Program at the Automotive Training Center in Pennsylvania. Further information and applications are available by accessing the MTA/NJ website at: www.mtanj.org . Deadline for application April 1, 2010.

The Fraternal Order of Police, Ocean County Lodge #10, is offering the Sandra G. Kaye Memorial Scholarship to graduating seniors who will pursue a degree in the field of Criminal Justice. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be offered to two (2) deserving candidates. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application. Deadline for this scholarship is June 1, 2010.

The Lambda Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Inc., is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors from Ocean County. Applications and further information are available with Mrs. Coia in the Student Services office. Deadline for this application is April 7, 2010.

The Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County is offereing its 2010 Young Women in Public Affairs Award to all eligible young women in Ocean County's high schools. Certain requirements apply. Awards range from $500 to $3,000. Please visit www.zonta.org for further information and an application. Deadline for this scholarship is March 22, 2010.

The Ocean County Elementary Administrators' Association is offering a $350 scholarship to Ocean County graduating seniors who will pursue a degree in the field of education. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information and an application. Deadline for submission is April 16, 2010.

The Peter A. Spalluto Memorial Scholarship for disabled students is being offered in the amount of $2,000.00. This scholarship is offered to disabled students graduating this June, 2010. Please see Mrs. Coia in Student Services for further information or an application. Deadline for submission is March 31, 2010.

Students should check the bulletin board in the Student Services Hallway for the most current information regarding college visits, scholarships and SAT testing. Contact your counselor for scholarship information.