Outside Scholarships
This webpage provides a resource of reputable outside scholarship search engines and outside scholarships.
Outside Scholarship Search Engines
The websites listed below provide popular outside scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students to explore. This list is not exhaustive, so please feel free to research other options for funding!
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Scholarships and resources for LGBTQIA+ students:
*You can also research scholarships through professional organizations related to your major.
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Through other organizations, our institution has received information regarding outside scholarship awards. Our office will be updating this section as we receive outside scholarship notifications. Please check back for updates throughout the year.
PKA Tech THEA Scholarship: For female, incoming freshman and current students pursing a major in the STEM concentrations. Must have a passion for technology, exhibit leadership qualities, and have a 3.2 GPA. Awards are for $500 and $1,500.
For more information and the application: PKA Tech THEA ScholarshipSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Multiple scholarships with varying requirements. All scholarships require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 unless specified differently below. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000.
For more information and applications: SHPE ScholarshipsPNC Student Lending Scholarship: Awards $2,000 scholarships to undergraduate students once every six months randomly to six students who register for a user account on PNC's Financial Literacy platform. No purchase/transaction is required.
For more information and the fine print: PNC Bank Financial Literacy EducationCME Group Foundation Scholars Program: Deadline to apply: will be posted by February 2023
Awards up to $20,000 renewable scholarships to under-represented rising sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in finance, computer science or applied mathematics at CME Group Foundation partner schools. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, plan to enroll full-time for the entire upcoming academic year and be majoring in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Data Science, Cyber Security, Math, Statistics, Financial Engineering or Accounting (students enrolled in a 4+1 MS Finance degree program are eligible but must be a rising junior, senior or graduate student in the 4+1 MS Finance program). To learn more and apply, visit: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cme-scholars
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Greater Wayne Area Branch:
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 14, 2023
Scholarship for women, 25 years or older, who are pursuing a first bachelor's degree, that reside in Northern New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic or Sussex counties). For more information visit http://greaterwaynearea-nj.aauw.net. Inquiries may be sent to [email protected]
Freehold American Association of University Women (AAUW): Deadline to apply: July 31, 2023
The 2022 Lew Williams and Joan Odud Scholarships award up to $2,000 to women 25 years or older who are residents of Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro, Monroe or Morganville, who are enrolled in an accredited bachelor's program (with at least 60 credits completed) or master's program (at least 6 credits completed). Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications may be obtained via email to: [email protected].To learn more visit: https://freeholdarea-nj.aauw.net/scholarships.
GIVA, INC. CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP: Deadline to apply: June 1, 2023
This outside scholarship for $1,000 is for all students, regardless of major, currently attending a college or university located in the United States in a degree program with either full or part-time enrollment. All eligible students will be required to write a thoughtful essay between 600-1000 words answering the question: How will you use your talents and education to make the world a better place for future generations? What are your career and personal goals and why? The application and more information can be found here.
The Land Conservancy of New Jersey: Deadline to apply: March 15, 2023
This outside scholarship for $7,500 is for an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking students pursuing a degree in environmental science or a related field who is a NJ resident with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. The application and more information can be found here: www.tic-nj.org/scholarships.
Completing the Dream Scholarship Program: Deadline to apply: May 31, 2023
This outside scholarship for up to $2,500 is for an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student planning to complete their degree by the end of Spring 2023. The application and more information can be found here: Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The PWC 2023-2024 Scholarship Program: Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023
The New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction will award a one-time $2500 scholarship to recognize six emerging undergraduate female students pursuing a degree in the AEC industry. This non-profit organization supports and connects women within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries. In addition, each recipient will receive a one-year complimentary membership to PWC, New York Chapter which includes access to all committee and member-only events. The application and more information can be found here: https://newyork.pwcusa.org/get-involved/scholarships/
Citizens Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship: Deadline to apply: June 30, 2023
The outside scholarship is for up to $2,500 is for an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking student. The application and more information can be found here: Citizens Bank Scholarship
CME Group Foundation Scholars Program: Deadline to apply: April 4, 2023
This renewable outside scholarship is for up to $20,000 per year to underserved students majoring in finance, technology or applied mathematics at CME Group Foundation partner schools. The application and eligibility details can be found here: CME Group Foundation