The scholarship programs listed below are administered through partnerships between ICFNJ and the donors who sponsor them. They are available only to students studying at New JerseyŐs independent colleges or universities, which include:

HOW TO APPLY

• Read through the list of scholarship opportunities carefully to determine for which scholarships you may be eligible.
• Download and complete the appropriate application form for the scholarship(s) for which you wish to apply. All application forms can be found on the ICFNJ website at www.njcolleges.org.
• To apply, please forward to ICFNJ your completed application form and all supporting documentation. You may submit your application as an email attachment or via regular mail. Supporting documents which cannot be submitted via email should be mailed to ICFNJ. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than March 31. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

C.R. Bard Foundation Nursing Scholarship
The C. R. Bard Foundation Nursing Scholarship recognizes outstanding nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and extracurricular activities and who are planning careers in the health industry by awarding $2,500 scholarships to qualifying students. Eligible candidates must:

• be entering at least the second semester of their sophomore year, or the second semester of the second year of their nursing program, and be enrolled full time at an ICFNJ member college or university;
• possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
• demonstrate financial need as determined by the student's financial aid director;
• be interested in pursuing a career in the health industry; be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

To apply, complete the C.R. Bard Foundation Nursing Scholarship application form. Click here to download an application.

The Sol J. Barer Scholarship in Life Sciences
The Sol J. Barer Scholarship in Life Sciences is sponsored by Celgene Corporation in honor of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sol J. Barer, Ph.D. The Scholarship assists high achieving students attending New Jersey's independent colleges and universities to prepare for careers in the life sciences. The amount of the award is $2,500.

Eligible students must:

• be enrolled at an ICFNJ member college or university;
• be entering their junior or senior year;
• possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale;
• be majoring in on of the life sciences;
• demonstrate superior performance and promise for a career in the life sciences.

To apply, download and complete the ICFNJ Scholarship application form and reference letter form.

J.H. Cohn Scholarship
Established in 2006, this scholarship recognizes and rewards high achieving students preparing for careers in public accounting. Three awards of $2,000 each will be awarded: one each to Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University and Seton Hall University. Eligible students must:

• be enrolled at either Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University or Seton Hall University;
• be entering their junior or senior year;
• possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
• be majoring in accounting; demonstrate superior academic performance and promise for a career in public accounting.
  

To apply, download and complete the ICFNJ Scholarship application form and reference letter form.

Kings Super Markets, Inc. Independent College Fund Scholarship
The Kings Super Markets, Inc. Independent College Fund Scholarship provides an opportunity or Kings associates and their children who wish to attend one of the private college or universities in New Jersey. The purpose of the scholarship program is to attract and keep associates and to emphasize the importance of family by assisting the children of Kings associates in the pursuit of their educational goals. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are available. Eligible candidates must:

• be planning to attend an ICFNJ member college or university;
• be enrolled in no fewer than two courses each term toward n associate, bachelor or graduate degree;
• children of associates must have a parent or legal guardian currently employed by Kings on a continuous full-time or part-time basis for at least five years in good standing;
• associates must plan to work at least 500 hours between September 1 and August 31 of the following year; have made a significant contribution to work, school and/or community.

Martin R. Sullivan Memorial/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship
The Martin R. Sullivan Memorial/PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship was created in memory of the late Martin R. Sullivan, a partner at Coopers & Lybrand, who had an interest in accounting education at New Jersey's independent colleges and in the preparation of students entering the accounting profession. The scholarship assists high achieving students to prepare for careers in public accounting. Scholarship award amounts vary. Eligible candidates must:

• be enrolled at either Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University or Seton Hall University;
• be entering their junior or senior year;
• possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
• be majoring in accounting; demonstrate superior academic performance and promise for a career in public accounting.

To apply, download and complete the ICFNJ Scholarship application form and reference letter form.

Merrill Lynch-NJ Business Scholarship
The Merrill Lynch-NJ Business Scholarship recognizes outstanding students planning a career in business or finance with an award in the amount of $2,500. Financial need will be considered. Eligible students must:

• be enrolled as full-time students at either Princeton University or Rider University;
• be entering their junior or senior year;
• be majoring in a business or finance related field; possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25.

To apply, download and complete the ICFNJ Scholarship application form and reference letter form.

Birdsall Services Group Scholarship for Environmental Science & Engineering
The Birdsall Services Group Scholarship recognizes and promotes high achieving students who excel in areas of environmental science and/or engineering by awarding $2,000 scholarships to qualifying candidates. Eligible students must

• be enrolled at either Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University, Princeton University, Rider University or Stevens Institute of Technology;
• be entering their junior or senior year;
• be majoring in an appropriate field; demonstrate superior academic performance and promise for a career in environmental consulting and/or engineering.
  

To apply, download and complete the ICFNJ Scholarship application form and reference letter form.

Teaneck Rotary Nursing Scholarship
The Teaneck Nursing Scholarship was created to recognize outstanding nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and leadership. Preference will be given to Teaneck/Bergen County residents. The scholarship award is $1,000. Eligible candidates must:

• be enrolled at Fairleigh Dickinson University;
• be entering their junior or senior year; be taking a minimum of 12 credits in a nursing program.

To apply, download and complete the ICFNJ Scholarship application form and reference letter form.