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Jill Ann Newman Scholarship

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$2,000

Due: April 15, 2026

No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Jill Ann Newman Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers one award in the amount of $2000. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

After graduating from Montclair High School, Jill Ann Newman Slansky was the recipient of a private scholarship which was very helpful in funding her college education. At the age of 50, she decided to give something back to the community she grew up in. She established the Jill Ann Newman Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation in 1996, which benefits graduates of Montclair High School who are pursuing a career in education. Applicants must be graduating seniors from Montclair High School in Montclair, New Jersey who plan to pursue a career in education, with preference given to students specializing in elementary or special education. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and have participated in various school activities. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington for more information.

Level of Study

High School Senior College Freshmen

Scholarship Type

Need Based Merit-based College Student