James L. and Ruby L. Murray Scholarship

Community Foundation of New Jersey

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/9/2026

Closes: 3/31/2026

The James L. and Ruby L. Murray Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Trenton Central High School, Ewing High School, Cherry Hill High School West, or East Orange high schools in New Jersey. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in history, social science, or political science are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Attending Cherry Hill HighWest High School in Cherry Hill, East Orange Campus High School in East Orange, Ewing High School in Ewing, or Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey

High school senior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Studying history, political science, or social science

Planning to attend school in the U.S.