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  • The following individuals qualify for this scholarship:

    Current high school senior prepared to graduate in June of 2025 and has been accepted into an accredited college
    First year student currently enrolled in college-must provide proof


    Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. The submission deadline is March 30, 2025 and awardees will be notified in April 2025.

    Requirements to be submitted via email to Mrs. Carolyn Henderson @firstlady1024@yahoo.com

    • Headshot of Applicant to be used in progarm booklet
      Official High School or Current College Transcript
      Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for high school applicant and 2.8 or higher for college applicant
      Two Letters of recommendation (1) from sponsoring ministers' wife; NJMWMW members CANNOT provide a recommendation for RELATIVES and (2) teacher, counselor, or employer.
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    New Jersey Association Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows Scholarship Rev. Ana Smith, President
  • Status at the time of application.
    I will graduate from high school (date)

  • Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.:

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  • By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

  • Thank you for submitting your application, as a reminder please forward the REQUIRED documentation along with any questions regarding the application process to Mrs. Carolyn Henderson via email @ firstlady1024@yahoo.com
    The APPLICATION DEADLINE is March 30th.

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