Scholarship
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James F. Anthony Scholarship
The James F. Anthony Scholarship was created in 1995 in memory of a devoted friend to Big I New Jersey. This $1000 scholarship is bestowed annually to a deserving high school senior seeking to further his or her education at the collegiate or professional/trade school level, who has demonstrated excellence in scholastic, extra curricular, and community activities.
Applications for the 2027 scholarship will open in Q1 2027.
Eligibility
1. Must be a dependent of an employee who is currently working for an active Big I New Jersey member agency.
2. High school senior or junior seeking to further their education at the university, college, or technical school level.
2. High school senior or junior seeking to further their education at the university, college, or technical school level.
Requirements
1. Completed application
2. 500-600 word essay beginning with “If I receive this scholarship, I feel it will…”
3. Letter of recommendation from a teacher.
2. 500-600 word essay beginning with “If I receive this scholarship, I feel it will…”
3. Letter of recommendation from a teacher.
Selection Standards
1. Grade point average
2. SAT, ACT, or other entrance exam scores
3. Content, grammar, format, spelling, punctuation
2. SAT, ACT, or other entrance exam scores
3. Content, grammar, format, spelling, punctuation
Selections will be made based on eligibility requirements, essay, and following standers as provide in the application. Financial need is not a criteria for this scholarship.