Local Scholarships
General Scholarship Application
In order to be considered for any of the local scholarships distributed through Fair Lawn High School, students must submit the General Scholarship Application, available only through the Class of 2025 Google Classroom. The application is a PDF and will be submitted via the Google Form provided.
If you have any questions, please send an email to FLHSScholarships@fairlawnsds.org
Application | Transcript | Resume Release Consent
Parents/guardians must provide release consent for any personal documents to be reviewed by the FLHS Scholarship Committee and the selection committees of scholarship donors. This consent is available through the Parent Portal in Genesis.
All material must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 to be considered.
Additional Local Scholarships
Available to all Graduating Seniors
Click on the title of each scholarship to access its application
Deadline for all scholarships is Monday, March 17 unless otherwise noted
**IMPORTANT: Please allow time to obtain supporting materials such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, resumes, etc.**
Senior Scholarship Awards Program
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00 PM
During this special event, all local scholarships will be presented to graduating seniors. Award recipients are notified in advance and invited to attend, where they will be honored among their peers, teachers, counselors, Board of Education members, district administrators, and our generous donors. This memorable ceremony celebrates students' achievements and recognizes the support of those who make these scholarships possible.
Gamma Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter Scholarship Application - due March 1, 2025
Each year, the Bergen County Gamma Alpha Pi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated awards up to $5,000 in college scholarships to deserving young women who are high school seniors planning to attend accredited colleges and universities. The scholarship criteria are as follows:
Female student of color residing in and attending a high school in Bergen County
Plans to attend an accredited college or university in the 2025-2026 school year
Minimum GPA of 2.75
Demonstrates leadership qualities, academic achievement, and engagement in extracurricular activities
George F. Axt Nurses Scholarship - due March 1, 2025
The George F. Axt Memorial Fund will award five $3,000 nursing scholarships to students entering accredited nursing programs or who are already enrolled in an undergraduate nursing curriculum.
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program - due March 15, 2025
UCB, Inc. is committed to the epilepsy community. Since 2005, they have awarded over $3 million to more than 600 recipients through their scholarship program—providing financial resources to help people living with epilepsy and their families further their education.
Hagan Scholarship - due March 15, 2025
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship - due March 28, 2025
The Iota Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® provides programs and scholarships for students who are residents of Bergen County to promote academic growth and quality education. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. To date, they have given over $400,000 in scholarships to deserving young men and women. Eligibility requirements are as follows:
Graduating seniors who reside in Bergen County
Students who identify as part of the African diaspora
Planning to attend and enroll at an institution of higher education (2 year or 4 year)
Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative)
Marine Trades Association of NJ
Automotive Training Center Scholarship - due April 1, 2025
The MTA/NJ is pleased to announce the availability of a half scholarship ($12,600) for the Marine Service Technology Program at Automotive Training Center’s Warminster, PA campus. The scholarship is open to any student interested in pursuing a career in the recreational boating industry and meets the criteria outlined.
MTA/NJ Boating Industry Scholarship - due April 1, 2025
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) is pleased to announce the availability of a $1500 scholarship for students entering a recreational marine industry vocational, technical or college program.
OCA-NJ Scholarships - due April 21, 2025
OCA New Jersey continues to offer 2 different scholarship programs. The first is their traditional Essay Scholarship Award featuring 6 named scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000, and the second is a creative artistic endeavor dedicated to the Spirit of Corky Lee in the amount of $1,500. The application and letter of recommendation requirement is the same for both awards; however, the submission and judging criteria is different.
Please note that these scholarships are available to all college bound high school seniors of Asian American descent who are full time residents of the state of New Jersey. We encourage all eligible students to apply, especially those with greatest financial need. Parental consent, a letter of recommendation, and an official copy of high school transcripts is required.
200 Club of Bergen County Scholarship - due May 1, 2025
This scholarship is open to those student with an affiliation to police, fire or emergency medical services. To be eligible you must:
Be a graduating High School Senior in 2025
Be attending a four (4) year bachelor’s degree; two (2) year associate degree or technical school (online education is NOT eligible)
Be the child of an active, retired or deceased member of an agency OR the applicant themself is an active member of an agency
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FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
HESAA
HESAA sponsors New Jersey College Goal Sunday. It's an opportunity for low-income and first-generation students and families to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA. More information, including registration details, is available at www.njcollegegoalsunday.org
View this year's Financial Aid programs presented by a HESAA representative in the Parent Programs section.
Helpful Links
FAFSA on the Web http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
NJ Student Assistance Service – 1-800-801-0576
Financial Aid Questions - 1-800-792-8670 – www.hesaa.org
Federal Student Aid Information 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243)
Financial Aid Hotline Toll-Free (866)-509-8860