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EDUCATION.

Thomas Puryear, Chair

Sanda Mosso, Vice Chair

NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch

”Education and work are the levers to uplift a people.”

W. E. B. Du Bois

SCHOLARSHIPS.

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2025 - 26 Scholarship Application

Applications are CLOSED

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON TUESDAY, MAY 22ND BY 11:59 PM

Thank you for taking the time to apply for the prestigious NAACP New Jersey State Conference (NJSC) scholarship.  This scholarship is geared towards high school students enrolling in an institution of higher education in the 2025-2026 academic school year. To apply, please complete the attached scholarship application and provide the required supporting documents. Please note, the scholarship selection process is competitive. The following tips will make your application package easier for the NJSC Education Committee panel to assess individual qualifications and worthiness for this scholarship.  Any deviation from the instructions provided in this message will result in the disqualification of your application.

NAACP NJSC Scholarship Instructions & Application (.PDF)

NAACP NJSC. Scholarship Instructions & Application (.DOC)

2025
Scholarship Awardees

Ms. Elena Obiria

Hunterdon Central Regional High School - Hunterdon, NJ

Aaiyah Lewis

La Royale Academy

Alani White

Atlantic County Institute of Technology - Hamilton, NJ

Nathaniel Esubonteng

Science Park High School - Newark, NJ

Mekayla Lewis

Oak Crest High School - Hamilton, NJ

Yasmeen Muhammad

Cedar Creek High School - Egg Harbor City, NJ

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