Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship - Up to $25,000 annually for 4 years
Established:
2018
Amount:
Up to $100,000 (up to $25,000 annually for 4 years of college)
Description:
The Judy & Eliot Steinberg Scholarship was established in honor of Judy and Eliot Steinberg, long-term residents of Morris Township who believed in education and equal opportunity for all. The scholarship is awarded annually to 1 – 3 Morristown High School seniors who intend to continue their education at a New Jersey public college with a goal towards a career in STEM, business, education or medicine. Successful candidates will demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, and a willingness to help others in the community. This scholarship is made possible by Robert (class of 1969), Julian (1973), Kerry, Andy (1975) and Sue Steinberg who have pledged $1 million to provide for the college education of 10 or more Morristown High School (MHS) students so they can graduate with minimal or no debt.
Criteria:
This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, career & academic vision and merit.
To be considered for this scholarship, the Morristown High School senior must:
- Plan to attend a 4-year public college or university in New Jersey as a full-time undergraduate.
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrate a willingness to help others in the community
Application Requirements:
- MEF Common Scholarship Application with current transcript
- Complete the following Supplemental Essays (250 words or less each):
- Describe your anticipated major in college, your goals and why you have selected this path.
- Why should you be chosen as the recipient of this award? Tell us your story.
- Complete the Financial Information Application Supplement
- Provide 2 one-page letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, activity advisor, employer, parent or guardian that address why this student should be chosen for this scholarship
- Complete the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and provide a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) displaying Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
- DACA/Undocumented students, please complete the NJFAMS (New Jersey Financial Aid Management System) form via hesaa.org and provide a copy of the report.
- If chosen as a finalist, interview with members of the Scholarship Committee
- In order to qualify for continuance of the $25,000 award each subsequent year the student must submit by June 30:
- A college transcript grade report, maintaining a 2.5 GPA (first year); 2.75 GPA (second year) and 3.0 GPA (third year)
- A college schedule for subsequent years at school
- Submit official transcripts and EFC annually (upon completion of each year)
- At the end of each academic semester, submit a short summary of school experience.
