AICUNJ & ICFNJ

ICFNJ Student Scholarship Information

Scholarships make it possible for many deserving students to attend an independent institution of higher education. The scholarship programs listed below are administered through partnerships between ICFNJ and the donors who sponsor them. They are available only to undergraduate students studying at ICFNJ member institutions.

     

Scholarships

All scholarships will be awarded for 2012-2013 academic year.

Name Amount Deadline
Celgene's Sol J. Barer Scholarship for Life Sciences $2,500 06/30/12
C.R. Bard Foundation Nursing Scholarship  $2,500 03/31/12
Novo Nordisk Scholars Program  $5,000 04/30/12
Birdsall Services Group Scholarship for Engineering and Environmental Science  $2,500 04/30/12
Lime Energy Scholarship  $2,500 03/31/12
Martin R. Sullivan Memorial/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship  $2,500 (typically) 04/30/12
 
Merck Undergraduate Science Endeavors (MUSE) Program $6,250 04/30/12
Kings Super Markets, Inc. Independent
College Fund Scholarship		  Up to $1,000  N/A

* Strike out through date indicates the deadline has passed and no additional applications are being accepted.

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.

For Students Enrolled at:  Bloomfield College, Caldwell College, College of Saint Elizabeth, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Felician College, Georgian Court University, Monmouth University, Saint Peter’s College or Seton Hall University

Scholarship Amount:  $2,500

Number of Annual Awards:  10

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be entering at least the second semester of your sophomore year, or the second semester of the second year of your nursing program;
  • be enrolled full time;
  • possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
  • demonstrate financial need as determined by your 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.
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

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NOVO NORDISK SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Novo Nordisk Scholarship recognizes outstanding students who demonstrate academic excellence while inspiring them to consider careers in research, education and treatment of diabetes or hemophilia and bleeding disorders.

For Students Enrolled at:  Any ICFNJ member college or university (see list on right)

Scholarship Amount:  $5,000

Number of Annual Awards:  4

Eligibility Requirements:  All recipients must meet the following minimum requirements.
  • be enrolled full time at an ICFNJ member institution;
  • be entering junior or senior year;
  • special consideration will be given to nursing, nutrition and life science majors;
  • possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale;
  • demonstrate a history of work or life experience with a diabetic population or population with hemophilia or bleeding disorders;
  • be interested in pursuing a career in the health industry (show a commitment to continued work in the care, education, treatment or research of diabetes or hemophilia and bleeding disorders);
  • demonstrate financial need as determined by your financial aid director;
  • be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
Additional Requirement:  All applicants must submit an additional statement articulating their interest in pursuing a career that would impact patients, research or medical field in the area of diabetes or hemophilia and/or blood disorders.

Deadline:  April 30, 2012

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BIRDSALL SERVICES GROUP SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The Birdsall Services Group Scholarship recognizes and promotes high achieving students who excel in areas of Engineering and the related fields of Environmental Science.  Two awards of $2,000 are made to students who have demonstrated an interest in engineering careers or a career in enviornmental consulting.

For Students Enrolled at:  Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University, Princeton University, Rider University or Stevens Institute of Technology

Scholarship Amount:  $2,000

Number of Annual Awards:  2

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be enrolled as a full-time student at one of the designated ICFNJ member institutions (see above);
  • be majoring in Engineering or a related Environmental Science;
  • be entering junior or senior year;
  • possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale; 
  • demonstrate superior academic performance and promise for a career in engineering and/or environmental consulting.
Deadline:  April 30, 2012

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LIME ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM) MAJORS
The Lime Energy Scholarship aids students enrolled in science, technology, engineering and math programs.  It recognizes and rewards high achieving students preparing for careers that will impact the development and implementation of clean energy.

For Students Enrolled at:  Any ICFNJ member college or university offering a B.S. in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.

Scholarship Amount:  $2,500

Number of Annual Awards:  1

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be enrolled full-time at any ICFNJ member instution offeirng a B.S. in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) program;
  • be entering their junior or senior year;
  • possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale;
  • be pursuring a major in a STEM field with an emphasis or focus on environmental or clean energy;
  • be eligible for assistance based on financial need as confirmed by the Office of Financial Assistance.
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

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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.

For Students Enrolled at:  Fairleigh Dickinson University, Monmouth University or Seton Hall University

Scholarship Amount:  Varies (typically $2,500)

Number of Annual Awards:  Varies

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be entering your 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.
Additional Requirement:  Applicants must also provide a separate explanation as to their commitment to and plans for attaining the 150 credit hour requirement.
           
Deadline:  April 30, 2012

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MERCK UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE ENDEAVORS (MUSE) PROGRAM
The MUSE Program recognizes and rewards undergraudate science majors who are conducting research at ICFNJ's member colleges and universities by awarding grants to support academic, research and professional advancement in their field.

For Students Enrolled at:  Any ICFNJ member college or university (see list on right)

Scholarship Amount:  $6,250 ($3,000 scholarship; $2,500 stipend for research participation; $750 for material or supply purchases and/or attendance at a professional conference

Number of Annual Awards:  5

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be enrolled at an ICFNJ member college or university;
  • be enrolled in junior year in 2012-2013;
  • be majoring in a science field;
  • possess a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 of 4.0;
  • be conducting or planning to conduct an independent research project prior to senior year.
Additional Requirement:  Applicants must also submit a brief explanation of the independent scientific research project he/she is planning to conduct and a letter of support from the faculty member with whom the research will be conducted.  Applicant's plans for independent research will be considered in the review process.
          
Deadline:  April 30, 2012

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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.

            For Students Enrolled at: any ICFNJ member college or university (see list on right)

Scholarship Amount: up to $1,000

Number of Annual Awards: Varies

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be enrolled in no fewer than two courses each term toward an 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.
Deadline:  NA
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CELGENE'S SOL J. BARER SCHOLARSHIP IN LIFE SCIENCES      

Named in honor of Celgene's former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the Sol J. Barer Scholarship in Life Sciences assists high achieving students to prepare for careers in the Life Sciences.      

For Students Enrolled at: any ICFNJ member college or university (see list on right)

Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Number of Annual Awards: 4

Eligibility Requirements:
  • be enrolled as a full-time student at any ICFNJ member institution;
  • be entering either junior or senior year;
  • be majoring in one of the life sciences;
  • possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 on 4.0 scale;
  • demonstrate superior academic performance and promise for a career in life sciences.
Deadline:  June 30, 2012
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