Graduate Scholarships
嫩草影院 Graduate Scholarships
嫩草影院 offers a number of graduate scholarships, some of which are University-based and open to all areas of study, and others that are awarded on a departmental basis according to specific criteria. Please read each description carefully for eligibility and application requirements:
Graduate Scholarships By Department
The Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students
Four inspiring students will be awarded $20,000 each for their graduate or professional degree. Must apply between January 4, 2019, at 12 p.m. ET, and February 15, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET at .
Robert Noyce Scholarships for STEM Teachers in NJ
This scholarship is for STEM majors who are obtaining secondary teaching certifications in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Geoscience, or Biology. They may receive one-year stipends of up to $17,000 to complete their teacher certification requirements. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and by February 15, 2019. For further information, visit the website and/or email NSFNoyce@njcu.edu
Music, Dance, and Theatre Scholarship
This award is designed for both undergraduate and graduate Music Dance and Theatre major students. Award amount is $600 or up to $800 under special circumstances. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
The Piano Alumni Scholarship Fund
This award is designed for undergraduate or graduate Piano major students. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
Classical Music Scholarship
This award is designed for undergraduate and graduate Classical Music major students, preference for Piano. Award amount is at least 50% but not more than 100% of tuition and fees. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
Kim Music Scholarship
This award is designed for undergraduate and graduate Music major students, preference for Piano. Award amount is $2500. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
Harriet Vigersky Music Scholarship
This award is designed for undergraduate and graduate Music major students. Award amount is $3000. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
MDT Endowed Scholarship
This award is designed for undergraduate and graduate Classical Music major students, preference for Piano. Award amount is $600-$800. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
Maher Classical Music Endowed Scholarship
This award is designed for undergraduate and graduate Music major students. Award amount could be as much as 50% but not more than 100% of tuition and fees. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
The Caroline L. Guarini Scholarship Fund. Margaret Williams Scholarship, Guarini MDT Presidential Scholarship, Friends of Music and Art Scholarship
These awards are designed for undergraduate and graduate Music major students. Award is based on audition. For more information, contact Dr. Min Kim, (201) 200 3151 mkim@njcu.edu.
鈥淏el Canto鈥 Scholarship for Vocal Excellence Fund
This award is designated for undergraduate or graduate Vocal Performance majors. The student must maintain a cumulative and term GPA of 3.0, and must pass all core music curriculum courses. It is recommended that applicants participate in two music ensembles and/or perform a leading role in an 嫩草影院 opera production. Award recommendations will be made at the sole discretion of the Coordinator of Vocal Studies. For more information, contact Dr. Donna Connolly, (201)200-2018 dconnolly@njcu.edu
Health Resources and Services Administration Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Stipend Program
This grant is for students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs during the Internship I and Internship II courses. 14 Students per year will be awarded $5,000 after successful completion of each internship. For more information, please contact Dr. Vaibhavee Agaskar, (201) 200-3400 vagaskar@njcu.edu
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are prestigious appointments that allow full-time, degree seeking students the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience while studying at 嫩草影院.
Information 嫩草影院 Graduate Assistantships
Federal Student Aid
Graduate students who are matriculated in a degree or certification program may be eligible for federal loans. To be eligible for a Direct Federal Student Loan, a graduate student must either be matriculated in a degree program or enrolled in a certificate program by the first day of the term in which they intend to use their student aid, and must be enrolled for at least six credits. In addition, a student seeking a Direct Federal Loan for a summer term must have received such student aid in either the prior spring or fall term. Students must complete a to determine eligibility for Direct Stafford Loans.
In addition to completing the FAFSA for the appropriate year, the student must meet specific criteria to be eligible for graduate loans.
Non-matriculated students are not eligible to receive federal or state financial aid or loans, but may apply for certain private education student loans.
Have questions about the FAFSA? Visit our site, or contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional information at (201) 200-3173 or finaid@njcu.edu
Other Types of Graduate Aid
Veterans Benefits
A veteran whose entitlements have not expired may qualify for graduate educational benefits through the Veterans Administration. Any veteran who believes that he or she is eligible may contact the Coordinator of Veterans Affairs at New 嫩草影院 City University or the local VA office for instructions and application forms. Benefits may be awarded to both part-time and full-time students. For additional information call Elaine Gargiulo, Coordinator of Veterans Benefits, at (201) 200-2157. Veteran students can find more information at the 嫩草影院 Veterans Benefits .
EOF Graduate Benefits
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Graduate Program provides graduate aid to full-time graduate students who meet eligibility requirements, providing students with grants totaling up to $2,300 per year. Those interested in learning more about the EOF Graduate Program should contact the Graduate EOF Representative, Andrew Platizky at (201) 200-2300 or aplatizky@njcu.edu
Employer Tuition Assistance
Some employers offer their full-time employees tuition assistance in the form of tuition reimbursement or scholarships. If you are employed, talk to your Human Resources department to find out if they offer any tuition assistance programs for which you might be eligible.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
for women pursuing postgraduate studies. Deadlines run from November to December of each year.
External Scholarship Opportunities
You should feel free to seek external funding opportunities for graduate study, as well. The following scholarship search sites are reputable and can help you identify external scholarships and financial aid resources. Our Office of Financial Aid can also assist you with finding other external scholarship opportunities (201)200-3173 or finaid@njcu.edu
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