“Higher Education as the Normal Next Step”
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The Smith Family Foundation Of New Jersey is focused on programing that directly impacts College & Career Readiness for Trentonians. We believe that all Trentonians have a right to be educated and that education will promote a stimulus in the city in a variety of ways. We attest that Higher education as the normal next step is our goal with an emphasis on college and increased career/vocational awareness.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The staff and trustees of the Smith Family Foundation Of New Jersey welcomes applications from high school seniors who are determined to be the change they want to see in their communities.
IEP SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have an active IEP, a min GPA 2.5 GPA, and completed 10 hrs of community service. Awardees will receive a total of $5,000 split between the fall and spring semester with benchmark requirements met for spring disbursement.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must be involved in the ministry of their local church congregation, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7, and have completed 10 hours of community service. Awardees will receive a total of $5,000 split between the fall and spring semester with benchmark requirements met for spring disbursement. (For Trenton students only)
TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Each applicant seeking a Trade School Scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awardees will receive $500 in the fall semester and a College Care Package for fall and spring semesters.
BOOK SCHOLARSHIPS
Each applicant seeking a book scholarship must have a min GPA of 3.0. Awardees will receive $500 in the fall semester and a College Care Package for fall and spring semesters.
SFFNJ & TCHS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a Graduate of Trenton Central High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. complete 20 hrs of community service while at Trenton Central High School, and attend a four year post secondary institution. The scholarship will grant one student from a TCHS graduating class a $10,000 scholarship, renewable yearly, for each of the first four years of college.
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