2016 John C. MacLean
Scholarship Application Instructions
MINIMUM GPA OF 2.5 or higher is required. In addition, please see individual sponsor requirements.
Scholarship Application Form: DOWNLOAD HERE
- Type your responses directly on form
- Handwrite your name and name of scholarship on each printout
- Submit application along with any additional required materials (essay, additional forms, etc.) by February 5, 2016. Applications will not be accepted after this date. No exceptions.
GROUP I SCHOLARSHIPS (Selected by Awards Committee):
The following scholarships require:
- ONLY ONE APPLICATION accompanied by Group I Scholarship Checklist. Please print the checklist and indicate the scholarships for which you are applying.
- Group I Scholarship Check List: DOWNLOAD HERE
- Group I Scholarship Check List: DOWNLOAD HERE
- NO ESSAY REQUIRED.
- TRANSCRIPT AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE ATTACHED BY STUDENT SERVICES.
- Group I Scholarships: CLICK HERE.
GROUP II SCHOLARSHIPS (Selected by Sponsor)
The following scholarships require:
- INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION for each scholarship.
- ATTACH MODIFIED COLLEGE ESSAY.
- ATTACH COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (available on Student Portal)
- ATTACH ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED BY SPONSOR (See individual scholarship descriptions)
- Letters of Recommensation (2) will be attached by Student Services
- Group II Scholarships: CLICK HERE.
GROUP I SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
LHS / MacLean Scholarships: |
Additional |
Award |
American Legion Auxilliary English Award | $100.00 | |
Excellence in English |
||
American Legion Honor Award Cash and Medal and Certificate | $100.00 | |
Outstanding Courage, Scholarship, Leadership and Service |
||
Americanism Award | Plaque | |
To a Student Outstanding in Citizenship, Leadership and Patriotism |
||
Anthony J. Biasucci Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | |
Student in top 25% who exhibits outstanding citizenship through student activities, good attendance |
||
Bogle Agency Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
No additional requirements. |
||
Clifton Savings Bank Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
3.0 average, college major business or finance. |
||
Dr. Joseph A. Polito Memorial Award - Medal | Medal | |
Citizenship, Leadership and Service and one parent must be a member of the LHS PTSA by February |
||
Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors | $500.00 | |
Majoring in Business |
||
Edward Malaniak Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Academic achievement; Parent/Grandparent with Military Service; Athlete |
||
Elks Extraordinary Effort Award | $100.00 | |
One boy & one girl student with a disability and currently receiving special education and related services. |
||
Joan Ann Monaco Math Award | $250.00 | |
High Honors in Math - Acceptance 4 year college |
||
John C. MacLean and Edna Favier MacLean Memorial Scholarship | $200.00 | |
Recipient must have attended LHS-4 years. High academic achievement. Acceptance into a 4-year college. Evidence of financial need. |
||
June H. Falco Memorial Scholarship | $500.00 | |
Nursing or teaching. Financial need. Student should demonstrate ability and willingness to help self to meet goals. |
||
Kearny Bank Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Further education |
||
Lyndhurst Education Association Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Continuing in the field of Education. Please award to a student in financial need when possible. |
||
Lyndhurst Elks In Memory of Catherine Wooby Glock Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
1 boy, 1 girl Furthering Education |
||
Lyndhurst Merchants Committee - 5k Run - Scholarship Award | $600.00 | |
3.0 GPA or better, one sport, financial need. |
||
Lyndhurst Scholarship Award | $8,000.00 | |
Selected from the Lyndhurst Scholarship Award Finalists (See Lyndhurst Scholarship Award Finalist) |
||
Lyndhurst Scholarship Award Finalist | See Attached | $2,000.00 |
See detailed specifications attached |
||
Mario R. Rizzo Memorial Scholarship | $300.00 | |
Citizenship involvement a must, college, shows an interest in History |
||
Michael Sabella Memorial Scholarship | $2,000.00 | |
The student must show evidence of significant growth during the four years at LHS; academically GPA 2.5 minimum;athletic participation varsity level during senior year;school/community service;must attend college of vocational school |
||
Phyllis R. Bogle Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Student furthering education at a four-year college |
||
Polish American Citizens Club Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
at least 50% Polish/Slavic Ancestry, Continuing education, top 25% of class |
||
Rutherford Animal Hospital Scholarship | $500.00 | |
Interested in furthering studies in Animal Science, Biology, Vet Science or Vet tech, 3.0 or better, achieve in school extra curricular and/or community activities |
||
Spencer Savings Bank Scholarship | See Attached | $1,000.00 |
A potential interest in banking, business, or finance; a history of community service and leadership; minimum 2.5 GPA; household income at or below $52,800 |
||
Warren F. Bogle Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Student furthering education at 4 year college, university, etc. for study in the area of business or insurance. |
GROUP II SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
LHS / MacLean Scholarships: |
Additional |
Award |
Anthony P. Marotti Memorial Scholarship | See Attached | $3,000.00 |
Minimum B average, two sports, four varsity letters. Demonstrate Leadership qualities and community service (examples to be provided). Essay question. |
||
Bergen County Council of Parent Teacher Associations Scholarship - 2-Yr/Vocational | See Attached | $300.00 |
Student or parent must be a member of LHS PTSA. Must submit BCCPTA application and letter 150 words or less stating reason for furthering education. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT 3/24/15. |
||
Bergen County Council of Parent Teacher Associations Scholarship - 4-Yr. College | See Attached | $300.00 |
Student or Parent must be member of LHS PTSA. Must submit BCCPTA application and letter 150 words or less stating reason for furthering education. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT 3/24/15. |
||
Bergen County School Counselor Association Scholarship | $2,000.00 | |
Education/counseling major; financial need. Must complete application found at www.bergencounselors.org. MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1st. |
||
Charles Francis Savino Memorial Award | $200.00 | |
Recipient will be nominated based on merit. |
||
Craig D. Lilore Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Min. GPA 2.5, College/Voc Tech/Trade School/Exhibit determination, welcomes challenges, perservance, self-discipline, caring, looks to the disadvantaged (Craig's traits and characteristics) |
||
Dennis Taras Memorial Scholarship | See Attached | $1,000.00 |
Financial Need, Leadership, Community Service, Character, Extra Curricular Activities, Academic Achievement. Applicant must be a natural or adopted descendant of an Honorably Discharged US Veteran (living or deceased) and provide a copy of DD214 Form. |
||
Edith Testa Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
No additional requirements. |
||
Frank Benedetto Memorial Scholarship | See Attached | $2,000.00 |
Planning on attending 4-yr college; actively involved in community service; demonstrates leadership qualities; displays a high standard of moral integrity. |
||
Franklin School Award | $200.00 | |
College bound student who was an 8th gr. Graduate of Franklin School and parent or guardian is a member of the LHS PTSA |
||
Helen C. Schwartz Memorial Scholarship | $200.00 | |
Commercial |
||
James R. Guirland Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Student Athlete;Volunteer with Special Needs Children;2 page essay typed on how working with special needs children has influenced you and how it will continue to shape your future. |
||
Jefferson-Columbus School Award - College | $250.00 | |
Awarded to 2 students who are graduates of Jefferson School. One to student attending 4-year college; one to student attending 2-year college. Parent must be a PTA member. Recipient must be attending a four year college. Parent must be a PTA member. |
||
Jennifer Bollander Memorial Scholarship | $250.00 | |
Art as a Career (graphic art design, fashion design interior design, art education). Service to school or community (2 or 3 samples of work) |
||
Jimmy C Memorial Scholarship | $3,000.00 | |
Continuing Education or College. Four-year Soccer player, average student or better. Essay: "Why I should be chosen to receive the Jimmy C Scholarship." Interview required. |
||
Jimmy Gabriello Italian American Club of Lyndhurst | $1,000.00 | |
50% Italian descent, rank in top 1/3 of class, minimum 2 year degree, US citizen |
||
John J. Snyder IV Memorial Scholarship | $200.00 | |
Franklin School Graduate; further education in Art, Music, Literature first or education in general. If a Franklin School graduate does not meet criteria - select student from other school. |
||
Joseph and Marie Vendola Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
4-Year College; Medical, allied health or science related fields; average or above average GPA |
||
Keith Von Rapacki Memorial Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
GPA 2.5-average student, career in criminal justice, good fellowship, well-rounded, caring individual, evidence of strong commitment to music as a lifelong activity, shows leadership qualities, demonstrates perseverance. |
||
Kingsland-Lyndhurst AARP Chapter #4866 Scholarship | $1,500.00 | |
4 year college with an education major, education career perferred |
||
Lincoln School Award - College | $200.00 | |
Must have attended and graduated from Lincoln School. Scholarship must be for College education. Must be citizen of good standing and attendance. |
||
Lyndhurst Anti-Drug and Alcohol Committee Award | $500.00 | |
Students involved in school activities and seeking to further their education in college or trade school. |
||
Lyndhurst Council of Public Schools Parent-Teacher Association - 2 year College/Vocational | $300.00 | |
2-Year College or Vocational School, and one parent must be a member of the LHS PTSA by February |
||
Lyndhurst Council of Public Schools Parent-Teacher Association - College-Renewable | $300.00 | |
College-4 years or more and one parent must be a member of the LHS PTSA by February |
||
Lyndhurst Emblem Club #72 Scholarship | See Attached | $1,000.00 |
Lyndhurst Resident-entering medical or education field |
||
Lyndhurst High School Administrator's Award | $300.00 | |
Plans to attend 4 yr. College; prefer-major in Education; plans to pursue college athletics; must be C+ or better; must be a student in good standing (behavior, academic, etc.) |
||
Lyndhurst High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association | $300.00 | |
Students going on to further education one parent must be a member of the LHS PTSA by February (2 year Program/vocational school) |
||
Lyndhurst High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association Scholarship - College | $500.00 | |
Scholarship to student attending college and one parent must be a member of the LHS PTSA by February |
||
Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad Scholarship | $500.00 | |
Future education in medical field, such as Biology, Nursing, Pre-Med, Paramedic, Physical/Speech Therapy, Respitherapy OR work/involved in EMS or medical field. |
||
Medieval Times Scholarship | $1,000.00 | |
Academic Achievement, extra-curricular activites-top 10 students in class. Essay Required: "What are your dreams, where do you see yourself in the future, and how have you overcome obstacles to get where you are today?" |
||
Mildred Caffrey Scholarship | $100.00 | |
Must be attending four year college. Parent must be PTSA member. |
||
National Honor Society Scholarship | $200.00 | |
Must be a NHS member, 3.3 GPA. Active participation in school related extra-curricular activities. Involvement in community affairs. Sponsor recommendation will be strongly considered. An essay of interest must be submitted for review. |
||
Paul Contey Memorial Scholarship | See Attached | $2,000.00 |
Financial need, 3.0 GPA, show evidence of citizenship to school and community, excellence in history, interest in history |
||
Robert S. Rizzo Memorial Humanitarian Award | --- | |
Proof of community service; letter of recommendation attesting to citizenship; proof of employment during h.s. a plus. Essay Required: "What makes you a 'good kid', and why are you deserving of a humanitarian award in memory of an all-around good guy" |
||
Roosevelt School Award - College | $200.00 | |
Attending 2 or 4 year college or post secondary school. Graduate from Roosevelt School. Parent or Guardian who is or was an active participant in the PTA as Executive Board Member or Chairperson. |
||
Rose C. and Ralph A. Vuono Sr. Scholarship | $2,000.00 | |
Male or female, currently enrolled in LHS,enrolled all 4ys, Var.Letter winner participating in a sport, continuing to play sports in college, demonstrates leadership, spirit & sportsmanship, B aver. Guid. & Athl. rec. Interview |
||
Rutherford Rotary Club | $1,000.00 | |
B-Average, 4-year college, strong school/community service (very important), leadership, financial need, MUST ATTEND JUNE ROTARY CLUB MEETING TO RECEIVE THE AWARD. |
||
Sean Kearns Memorial Scholarship | See Attached | $1,000.00 |
Recognize athletic achievement |
||
Sharon Esposito Memorial Scholarship | See Attached | $1,000.00 |
Recognize athletic achievement |
||
Taylor Dursun "High Spirit" Award | $500.00 | |
GPA 3.0 or above, participant in sports or clubs, at least 40 hrs of community service. Essay Required: "Where do you see yourself in 10 years and how do you think the criteria of this scholarship will assist you in achieving those goals?" Max 500 words |
||
Washington School PTA Scholarship | $200.00 | |
A-B average, Washington School Grad, and past PTA parent member--current PTSA member. |
||
Washington School-College | $200.00 | |
A-B average, full time college student 4 years, Wash. Sch. Grad.and past PTA parent member - current PTSA member |
||
Woman's Club of Lyndhurst | See Attached | $1,500.00 |
Male or Female applicants with a 3.0 GPA, evidence of citizenship to School and Community, and proof of acceptance in a 2 or 4 year program. |
||
Woman's Club of Lyndhurst Instrumental Music Award | See Attached | $250.00 |
Participation in Instrumental Music for minimum 3 years; citizenship to school and community involving music; letter of recommenation from Band Director and teacher or counselor; essay required. |