2026 Rolling CFNJ Cycle
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced
Scholarship Opportunity
Alfred J. Speak Scholarship
Offered by Community Foundation of New Jersey
A need-aware scholarship for a college-bound graduating senior from the greater Newark area, with preference for students connected to the Boys & Girls Club of Newark or First Presbyterian Church on Broad Street.
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior
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Application Timeline
Important application dates
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Eligibility
- Be a graduating high school senior from the greater Newark area.
- Plan to attend college.
- Demonstrate academic effort, activities, service, work, and unmet financial need.
Requirements
- Complete the CFNJ universal scholarship application.
- Submit all matched opportunity questions and requested supporting documents.
- Provide accurate academic, activity, work, and financial information.
How to Apply
- 1Create a CFNJ portal profile.
- 2Complete and submit the universal application.
- 3Open the matched-opportunities list.
- 4Submit this fund's supplemental requirements before its portal deadline.
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