Mary E. Volz

At O’Cathain Law Group, we understand the challenges faced by first-generation college students, and we believe those who blaze new trails for their families deserve to be recognized and supported. That’s why we proudly offer the 2026 First in the Family Scholarship to celebrate and empower students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education and a...

Open Date: January 5, 2026Close Date: March 27, 2026This scholarship was established in 1988 by the spouses of Congressional Black Caucus members to address the educational need in the congressional districts in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships, which disproportionately affect people of color. This opportunity awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American...

Are you a college junior, senior, or graduate student in environmental science or a related environmental field? Know someone who is? The Land Conservancy of New Jersey supports scholars pursuing degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, and related fields.The Land Conservancy's scholarship program is the largest environmental scholarship program in New Jersey. The program started in...

The Columbians annually award area students between $25,000 and $50,000 in scholarships. Each award ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 for the successful candidate. Applications are available by clicking the Scholarship Applications button below.The Scholarship Committee of the Columbians reviews each application and considers the following criteria:Financial NeedAcademic AchievementSAT/ACT ScoreCommunity and Extracurricular InvolvementEssay SubmissionAny Special Circumstances Demonstrate an Interest in Italian...

The James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey, is a $10,000 prize, offered annually to an outstanding high school senior who embodies the qualities expressed by the NEA Jazz Master through his life and works—musicianship, creativity, leadership and community involvement.This scholarship would be an immense source of pride for my husband. He often fondly recalled growing up in Newark. He...

AAUW-Lew Williams & Joan Odud Scholarship(Formerly the Lew Williams & Leila Sulkes Scholarship)Each year the Freehold branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides scholarships to women who have returned to college to complete their higher education.  Applications are accepted from January – July for the following academic school year.  The deadline for applying for scholarships is July...