How much funding does Keith Hightower Scholarship Grant provide?

Keith Hightower Scholarship Grant provides US $500 - US $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Keith Hightower Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Keith Hightower Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of New Jersey

Foundation Grants for Education STEM Education Grants

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and have produced a strong work ethic during their high school career.

Overview

Unless noted otherwise in the scholarship description and criteria statement, applicants can attend accredited schools of their choice within the United States.
CFNJ scholarships awards vary. On average, awards range from $500 to $2,500. However, the award could be larger based on the number of qualified applicants and the parameters set by donors who have established the funds.
This scholarship is awarded to a college-bound, graduating high school senior from Warren, Morris, Sussex, or Somerset counties. Applicants must have participated in a science or math competition or in independent scientific research during high school.

Eligibility

Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and have produced a strong work ethic during their high school career.

What Community Foundation of New Jersey actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 1,321
Total given: $93.84M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,040–$14.25M

By dollars: New Jersey 32%, New York 18%, South Carolina 16%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Washington, DC.
8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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