Scholarship Opportunity

Louis Bay II Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship

Offered by New Jersey State League of Municipalities

A statewide essay competition awarding three $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school juniors and seniors who explore the value of municipal government.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Junior, High School Senior

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2026 Scholarship Competition

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 9, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a New Jersey resident and high school junior or senior.
  • Plan to continue education after high school.
  • Apply through the applicant's municipality.

Requirements

  • Complete the official application.
  • Write the approximately 500-word municipal-government essay.
  • Submit to the local mayor or municipal office by its local deadline.

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact the municipality for its application.
  2. 2Write the required essay.
  3. 3Submit locally for municipal judging.
  4. 4Local semifinalists advance to statewide review.

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