Local Scholarships
General Scholarship Application
In order to be considered for any of the local scholarships distributed through Fair Lawn High School, students must submit the General Scholarship Application, available only through the Class of 2025 Google Classroom. The application is a PDF and will be submitted via the Google Form provided.
If you have any questions, please send an email to FLHSScholarships@fairlawnsds.org
Application | Transcript | Resume Release Consent
Parents/guardians must provide release consent for any personal documents to be reviewed by the FLHS Scholarship Committee and the selection committees of scholarship donors. This consent is available through the Parent Portal in Genesis.
All material must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 to be considered.
Additional Local Scholarships
Local Scholarship Flyer
Available to all Graduating Seniors
Click on the title of each scholarship to access its application
Deadline for all scholarships is Monday, March 17 unless otherwise noted
**IMPORTANT: Please allow time to obtain supporting materials such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, resumes, etc.**
Senior Scholarship Awards Program
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00 PM
During this special event, all local scholarships will be presented to graduating seniors. Award recipients are notified in advance and invited to attend, where they will be honored among their peers, teachers, counselors, Board of Education members, district administrators, and our generous donors. This memorable ceremony celebrates students' achievements and recognizes the support of those who make these scholarships possible.
Check regularly for new scholarship opportunities
Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship - due December 31, 2025
Enter to win $2,500. No income or GPA requirements and no long essay. All students grade 9-12 are eligible.
UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship - due January 31, 2026
The UCB Myasthenia Gravis Scholarship™ program helps people living with myasthenia gravis (MG) or their immediate family members to pursue further education. Whether you’re continuing your education or exploring a new career, you can apply to receive $10,000 to help cover educational expenses.
It is open to people living with MG or their immediate family members who are committed to continuing education or learning new skills.*
The scholarship is:
Available for studies in trade skills, college degrees, or other various disciplines
Open to all ages, academic scores, and levels of financial status
Applicable for tuition, fees, and/or books
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Scholarship - due March 13, 2026
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc. (NJCTS) is proud to announce the 2026 scholarship awards to graduating New Jersey high school seniors diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome or other tic disorder.
Established in 2004, the NJCTS Youth Scholarship Program has awarded more than 350 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in every corner of New Jersey.
Eligible applicants must be:
Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome or other tic disorder from a qualified medical practitioner.
A resident of the State of New Jersey.
A high school senior in a public, private, or home school.
Planning to attend a college or trade school on a part-time or full-time basis in Fall 2026.
NJ Emergency Manager's Memorial Scholarship Program - due March 23, 2026 @ 3:00pm
$1,000 scholarships are awarded annually.
Scholarship Eligibility:
The applicant, applicant’s parent(s) or grandparent(s) must be members in good standing in any emergency service department in the State of New Jersey. Emergency services agencies include any police, fire, rescue, EMS, or emergency management. Any other affiliations with an agency that performs emergency or disaster response, and recovery operations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A high school senior, planning to attend college, or current college student presently enrolled in a college or university with at least one full year remaining and a U.S. citizen.
Willing to pursue a career path in the emergency services field such as emergency management, homeland security, fire suppression, law enforcement, hazardous material, arson investigation, Emergency Medical Services, Health, Public Health, Social Services, etc.
Scholarship recipients are required to be present at the time of presentation, which will occur at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. If the recipient is unable to attend, a letter telling us that the recipient has other commitments that cannot be changed.
Past NJEPA Scholarship recipients are NOT eligible to receive another scholarship.
Additional information on The Scholarship Program as well as a link to the online application can be found at their website . The application period opens January 1, 2026.
December 2025 Scholarship Newsletter. Deadlines range from December 31, 2025 - March 15, 2026
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FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
HESAA
HESAA sponsors New Jersey College Goal Sunday. It's an opportunity for low-income and first-generation students and families to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA. More information, including registration details, is available at www.njcollegegoalsunday.org
View this year's Financial Aid programs presented by a HESAA representative in the Parent Programs section.
Helpful Links
FAFSA on the Web http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
NJ Student Assistance Service – 1-800-801-0576
Financial Aid Questions - 1-800-792-8670 – www.hesaa.org
Federal Student Aid Information 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243)
Financial Aid Hotline Toll-Free (866)-509-8860