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Scholarship Name:

New Jersey Higher Education Student
Assistance Authority (“NJHESAA”) World
Trade Center Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by the NJHESAA
to New Jersey students.

Award Amount:

Varies

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

N/A

Interview Required:

N/A

Original Essay Required:

N/A

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must be the child or spouse of an individual who was a New Jersey resident on September 11, 2001 who was:

▪ killed in the terrorist attacks against the U.S. on September 11, 2001;

▪ died as a result of injuries received in the attack;

▪ died as a result of illness caused by exposure to the attack sites;

▪ declared missing and officially presumed dead as a result of the attack;

2) Must be enrolled in a qualifying accredited post-secondary educational institution; 3) Proof that the deceased was a New Jersey resident on September 11, 2001 required; 4) Original or certified copy of the death certificate, or an accurate and complete photocopy of the original or certified copy of the death certificate required; 5) A letter from the deceased’s physician stating the cause of death required; 6) Proof that the deceased was registered with an appropriate state or federal registry, including, but not limited to, The Victim’s Compensation Fund, The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring & Treatment Program, The World Trade Center Health Effects Treatment required; 7) Renewable for up to seven (7) additional academic semesters (provided recipient maintains min. satisfactory progress).

NOTE:

▪ Eligibility to apply is limited to eight (8) years from the date of the child’s high school graduation and eight (8) years from the date of death for the spouse.

▪ Information Sheet

Renewable:

Yes

Term:

Location:

New Jersey NJ

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application, Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, Must be enrolled as a full-time student

Additional Applicant Requirements:

May be a graduating high school student or current undergraduate

Category (Select all that apply):

Residency, Need-based, Marital Status

Web Site:

https://njfams.hesaa.org/NJFAMS/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fNJFAMS%2fint%2fFinAid%2findex.aspx

Point of Contact:

October 1 (Spring)/March 1 (Fall) (receipt date) (annually)