Scholarship Opportunity

Margaret Yardley Fellowship

Offered by New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs

Six to eight $1,000 tuition fellowships awarded annually to New Jersey women pursuing advanced postgraduate study at the school of their choice.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Senior, Graduate Student, Doctoral Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2027 Fellowship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a woman and New Jersey resident pursuing advanced postgraduate study.
  • If applying during the final undergraduate year, already be accepted into a graduate program.
  • Not be scheduled to complete the graduate degree in May or summer 2027.

Requirements

  • Submit all undergraduate transcripts and any graduate transcripts completed to date.
  • Provide at least one academic recommendation and one additional recommendation from a non-family member.
  • Submit a typed essay of no more than two double-spaced pages addressing charitable and community involvement, future goals, and financial need.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the 2027 application.
  2. 2Arrange for transcripts and both recommendations.
  3. 3Mail the complete application package for receipt by March 1, 2027.

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