Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars (DS)

Benefits

• Annual awards up to $1,000
• Renewable annually based upon continued eligibility and available funding

• Scholarship program recognizes outstanding academic achievement of graduating New Jersey high school seniors

Eligibility

• Demonstrate academic achievement based upon secondary school records and SAT scores at the end of the junior year
• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Permanent New Jersey resident for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to enrollment
• Registered with Selective Service, if required 
• Enrolled full-time in an approved degree or certificate program 
• Attend a New Jersey approved college or university
• 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 in November of their senior year in high school 
• Interested students should see their high school guidance counselor for more information
• Students do not apply directly to this program