Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program

The highest achieving high school students are selected as Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars. Students are selected on the basis of a combination of class rank and SAT scores. Program participation is limited to renewal students.

Benefits

Annual awards up to $1,000 are available for qualified students. The scholarship is renewable annually based upon continued eligibility and available funding.

Eligibility is not based on need.  The scholarship recognizes academic achievement of New Jersey high school seniors.

Eligibility

Students must:

• Demonstrate academic achievement based upon secondary school records and SAT scores at the end of his/her junior year, as follows:
• Class rank of one, two or three in their class and rank within the top ten (10.0) percent of their class at the end of their junior year
  Or
• Class rank within the top ten (10.0) percent of their class at the end of the junior year with combined critical reading and math SAT scores of 1260 or higher at the end of the junior year
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Be a permanent New Jersey resident for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to enrollment
• Be registered with Selective Service (if required)
• Be enrolled full-time in an approved degree or certificate program
• Attend an approved New Jersey college, university or degree-granting proprietary school
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress to qualify for renewal

How Do I Apply

Candidates are selected for consideration by their high school based upon standard academic criteria in the fall of their senior year in high school. Award recipients are notified of their eligibility in December of their senior year in high school.

Interested students should consult their high school guidance counselor for more information. Students do not apply directly to this program.

Participating Institutions

Students must attend an approved New Jersey college, university or degree-granting proprietary school.

Please click on the link to view the "List of Approved Colleges and Universities".

NJ County Colleges

NJ Four-Year Public Colleges and Universities

NJ Private Colleges and Universities

NJ Proprietary Degree-Granting Schools