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Cooperman College Scholars Scholarship Program

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/3/2024
Closes: 12/6/2024

The mission of Cooperman College Scholars is to assist highly motivated, academically talented, under-represented students thrive in college. The organization aims to place students in challenging, well-matched environments with solid support systems while eliminating the pressures of insufficient financial aid which can negatively affect student retention and graduation. Selection criteria includes academic excellence, college aspiration, grit, leadership, and cohort dynamics. Applicants must be residents of Essex County, New Jersey.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Resident of Essex County, New Jersey
  • Current junior attending a high school in Essex County, New Jersey
  • Planning to enroll in a 4year college
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Commit to a 3Week Summer Academy Preference is given to students in the City of Newark, Irvington, Orange Township, and East Orange school districts.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Junior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NJ
    • County: Essex
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

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