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Blossom Scholarship

Community Foundation of New Jersey
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/9/2026
Closes: 3/31/2026

The Blossom Scholarship is offered to Black/African American high school seniors who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field. Residents of the greater Newark area or City of Paterson in New Jersey who took rigorous high school courses with a focus on math and science are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Resident of Essex County or Paterson, New Jersey
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying for a degree in a STEMrelated field
  • African American or Black
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NJ
    • City: Paterson
    • County: Essex
    Intended Area of Study
    Agricultural Production Operations, Natural Resources Conservation and Management, Architectural Engineering, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer and Information Systems Security, Education, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine, Biology, Mathematics, Military Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Homeland Security and Disaster Management, Social Sciences, Aeronautics and Aviation Technology, Health Professions, Business and Management
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Work

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