NAUW Southern NJ Jessie Redmon Fauset Scholarship Application 2025

National Association of University Women, Inc.

Southern New Jersey Branch

Jessie Redmon Fauset

2025 - 2026 Scholarship Application
2025-2026 Scholarship Program

The National Association of University Women Inc. Southern New Jersey Branch (NAUW-SNJB) announces its Annual Scholarship Awards Program. The award is based on the student’s academic performance, community service, and financial need. The scholarships will be awarded to two high-school seniors who will be attending an accredited College, University, or Technical Institution this fall. Eligible counties in Southern New Jersey include Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem.

* Children and family members of NAUW-SNJB members are not eligible to apply.
Program Guidelines:
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- The applicant must be (a) a permanent resident in any of the eligible counties named below and (b) currently in their senior year of high school.
- Submit an official high school transcript.
The completed packet includes:

- Completed and signed student application
- Signed Consent and Release form
- Typed Essay
- Documentation of Community Service
- Letter of Recommendation and Official School Transcript sealed
- Include a photo (headshot) of yourself - Upload by email to: NAUW SNJ Scholarship Committee @ nauwsnj2013@gmail.com

The Application Deadline is

March 31, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

Applications can be submitted electronically to the attention of the

Scholarship Committee @ nauwsnj2013@gmail.com
Applicant Information

Please complete all fields
Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Date of birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Email
example@example.com
Primary Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

School and Academic Information

Please complete all fields
Name and Address of High School. Please include city, state and zip code
Please provide your cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA):
Please provide an official school transcript from your High School Counselor or Administrator. Transcripts should be forwarded electronically to nauwsnj2013@gmail.com. Applications will not be accepted without an official transcript from your High School.
School Counselor's Name:
List any academic honors, awards, and membership activities you currently participate in.
List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities, and school-related and/or community volunteer activities.

Parent / Guardian Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to Applicant
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Please provide the name of the person recommending you for this scholarship. Please include title, organization if applicable and email address:
Name

First NameLast Name
Organization Name
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.

Essay
Using the space below, please respond to the essay prompt (your essay should be a maximum of 1,000 words, Times New Roman 12pt font double spaced)

Essay Prompt:

What do you feel are the major challenges impacting your generation today?
Type your essay in the space below.

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I, First Name* Last Name* consent that if selected as a scholarship recipient, my picture may be taken and used in print media and social media (SNJB Facebook and website) to promote the NAUW-SNJB Scholarship Program. I agree that in accordance with NAUW-SNJB Scholarship policy, I, or a family member, must be present at the awards ceremony to receive my scholarship award.

Signature of parent or guardian if student is under age 18:
Should be Empty:

National Association of University Women, Inc.

Southern New Jersey Branch

Jessie Redmon Fauset

2025 - 2026 Scholarship Application

2025-2026 Scholarship Program

* Children and family members of NAUW-SNJB members are not eligible to apply.

Program Guidelines:

The completed packet includes:

The Application Deadline is

March 31, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

Applicant Information

School and Academic Information

Parent / Guardian Information

Please provide the name of the person recommending you for this scholarship. Please include title, organization if applicable and email address:

Essay

What do you feel are the major challenges impacting your generation today?