New Jersey Education Association Scholarships

Through its annual scholarships, NJREA aims to continue its long-standing tradition to assist well-rounded, high-achieving students embark on successful college careers.

All scholarships are offered to graduating high school seniors, and each is renewable for one year based on the recipient’s continued enrollment as a full-time student and cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year.

Students may apply for only one scholarship, regardless of type. To be eligible, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

Elizabeth A. Allen/Isabelle M. Hickman (IMH) scholarships

Each award is for $1,500 for one year (renewable for one consecutive year in college) to a student who:

• Will graduate from a New Jersey public high school, including vocational-technical and charter schools;
• Has been accepted to a four-year college or university; and
• Has a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher.

Fred E. Aug Community College Memorial Scholarship

This award is for $1,000 for one year (renewable one consecutive year in college) to a student who:

• Will graduate from a public high school in New Jersey, including vocational-technical and charter schools;
• Has been accepted by a community college;
• Has a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

Walter P. Krichling Jr. Trade, Vocational or Career & Technical Education Program Scholarship

This award is for $1,000 for one year (renewable for one consecutive year, if applicable) to a student who:

• Will graduate from a New Jersey public high school, including vocational-technical and charter schools;
• Has been accepted to a trade school/vocational program to earn certification in a vocational field of work.
• Has a cumulative grade point average of 2.3 or higher.

To be considered for any of the four scholarships, the applicant must submit two (2) copies of the following:

• The completed scholarship application form;
• High school transcript;
• A brief essay, illuminating goals and interests for college and beyond;
• A list of extra-curricular activities, athletics, honors, community services and employment;
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which is from a teacher at the high school.
• School profile provided by the Guidance Counselor.

Encourage a bright student you know and respect to apply today.  To be considered, all applicants must use the 2025 NJREA scholarship form below. Applications from previous years will not be accepted.