NJUA 2023 Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Application

NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award
NEW JERSEY UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award

Deadline May 31, 2023

About the scholarship

The New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) is the statewide trade association for investor-owned utilities that provide essential water, wastewater, electric, natural gas, and telecommunications services to New Jersey residents and businesses. NJUA member companies value diversity in the work place and in education. In 2023, NJUA is awarding the NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship to two (2) students who are minority, female or who have a disability and will be pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university located in New Jersey. The scholarship award is $1,500 per year, with a maximum of $6,000. Awards will be paid to the recipient's college or university at the beginning of each semester (fall/spring semester) over four years (to be applied to tuition only, at the rate of $750 per semester Ongoing awards for future semesters will be contingent upon successful completion of the prior semester.

Are you eligible?
- Currently a high school senior; and A New Jersey resident and a legal resident or citizen of the United States with permission to work in this country; and A woman, a person with a disability and/or a member of one of the following minority groups: Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Asian American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Two or more races; and Can demonstrate overall academic excellence in high school; and Can demonstrate financial need; and
- A child of a parent or parents not employed by an NJUA member company (NJUA member companies include: Aqua New Jersey Inc., Atlantic City Electric Company, Atlantic City Sewerage Company, Elizabethtown Gas, Gordon's Corner Water Company, JCP&L/ A FirstEnergy Co., Middlesex Water Company, New Jersey American Water, New Jersey Natural Gas, Public Service Electric & Gas Company, Rockland Electric Company, South Jersey Gas, Veolia, and Verizon New Jersey)
How to apply

Go to www.njua.com to download the application. Applicants must submit the completed application with accompanying documentation, marked PERSONAL and CONFIDENTIAL, and postmarked no later than May 31, 2023 to NJUA at the following address: 154 West State Street, 1st. Floor, Trenton, NJ 08608. Applicants may also fill out an application online. Applicants must also submit two (2) letters of recommendation, an essay as outlined in the application, and a recent official copy of your transcript before that date. We understand that letters and transcripts may have to be submitted separately by your school officials, but it is the sole responsibility of the applicants to ensure that all documents are received by NJUA and postmarked by the deadline. Applications or documents postmarked later than May 31, 2023 will not be considered.

Selection process

The scholarship award recipients will be selected by a committee composed of members of the NJUA Human Resource Policy Committee. Recipients will be notified by mid-July 2023. NJUA regrets that it is unable to notify all applicants of its decision.

Questions? Please email csweeney@njua.com.
NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award Application

Please print clearly or type all information. Applicants may attach a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Name of Parent/Guardian

First NameLast Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Cell Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
YesNo
MF
Race
Immigration Status
Disability, if any
(Specify Physical/Mental limitation)
Definition: A physical/mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.
II. EDUCATION
High School
Course of Study
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Town or CityState / Province

Zip Code
High School Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Guidance Counselor's Email Address
example@example.com
III. EMPLOYMENT

List present or most recent job first.
Employer 1 - Name & Location, Dates Employed, and Type of Work
Employer 2 - Name & Location, Dates Employed, and Type of Work
Skip if N/A
Employer 3 - Name & Location, Dates Employed, and Type of Work
Skip if N/A
Employer 4 - Name & Location, Dates Employed, and Type of Work
Skip if N/A
IV. ACTIVITIES, AWARDS, AND GOALS
A. List any school sports activities that you have participated in and identify any leadership positions you held in sports activities.
B. List any school clubs and activities that you have participated in and identify any leadership positions you have held in
C. Please list accredited colleges or universities located in New Jersey to which you have applied and/or been accepted.
D. What program of study/degree will you be pursuing?
E. Provide an essay of no more than 500 words explaining your career ambition and why you have chosen your course of study.

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F. Provide the following:
Current GPA
out of a possible GPA of
Current Class Rank
...out of?
Reminder: You must submit to NJUA an official copy of your high school transcript reflecting courses and grades. Transcripts must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2023 or the application will not be considered.

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V. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

A. You must provide the following information for any individual including yourself, from whom you are receiving financial support. Family income will be verified before funds are awarded.
Self: Name of Company & Annual Gross Income
Father: Name of Company & Annual Gross Income
Mother: Name of Company & Annual Gross Income
Other: Name of Company & Annual Gross Income
Indicate Relationship
B. Indicate total number of people in household
...and total annual household gross income
C. Amount from any other source(s) of income
Explain
D. Any other confirmed Scholarships you will receive:
Amount per year
# of years
Source
Explain
E. Estimate your annual college related expenses including tuition, room, board, transportation, etc.
F. Describe how you will finance your college expenses
Why do you feel you should be selected for this scholarship award? (you may attach statement)
Use this upload to attach your statement (not required).

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Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation: one (1) from a high school teacher or guidance counselor and one (1) from an associate (non-relative) of your choice. Letters of recommendation must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2023 or the application will not be considered.
VII. RECOMMENDATIONS
Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation: one (1) from a high school teacher or guidance counselor and one (1) from an associate (non-relative) of your choice. Letters of recommendation must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2023 or the application will not be considered.

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VIII. DISCLAIMER
THE NJUA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.

ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND USED SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS.

ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE NJUA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE ARE FINAL.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS MUST COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.
Affirmation
I hereby certify that all statements in the foregoing application are true and accurate, and that I believe myself to be eligible for this scholarship award.
Signature
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Email Address
example@example.com
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NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award

NEW JERSEY UTILITIES ASSOCIATION

NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award

About the scholarship

Are you eligible?

How to apply

Selection process

NJUA Excellence in Diversity Scholarship Award Application

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

II. EDUCATION

III. EMPLOYMENT

IV. ACTIVITIES, AWARDS, AND GOALS

V. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS

VIII. DISCLAIMER

Affirmation