• In order to be considered for any of the local scholarships distributed through Fair Lawn High School, students must submit the General Scholarship Application, available only through the Class of 2025 Google Classroom. The application is a PDF and will be submitted via the Google Form provided. 

If you have any questions, please send an email to FLHSScholarships@fairlawnsds.org

Application | Transcript | Resume Release Consent
Parents/guardians must provide release consent for any personal documents to be reviewed by the FLHS Scholarship Committee and the selection committees of scholarship donors. This consent is available through the Parent Portal in Genesis. 

All material must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 to be considered. 

Local Scholarship Flyer (available soon)

• Available to all Graduating Seniors

• Click on the title of each scholarship to access its application

• Deadline for all scholarships is Monday, March 17 unless otherwise noted

**IMPORTANT: Please allow time to obtain supporting materials such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, resumes, etc.**

Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00 PM

During this special event, all local scholarships will be presented to graduating seniors. Award recipients are notified in advance and invited to attend, where they will be honored among their peers, teachers, counselors, Board of Education members, district administrators, and our generous donors. This memorable ceremony celebrates students' achievements and recognizes the support of those who make these scholarships possible.

Going Merry helps students and families find money for college, through scholarships listings and financial aid information/tools--all for free. Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. It is a free scholarship search and application platform that assists students in personalized matching to thousands of scholarships and grants.

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2. Build your profile

3. Get matched to eligible scholarships

4. Apply for scholarships

Six Great Options For Finding Scholarships

FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• What is the FAFSA?

• Pro Tips for the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form

• Five Things to Do While You Wait for the FAFSA Application

• Estimate Your Federal Student Aid

• How to Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

• Understanding Financial Aid Awards

• Understanding FAFSA & Financial Aid (available in 10 different languages)

HESAA

HESAA sponsors New Jersey College Goal Sunday. It's an opportunity for low-income and first-generation students and families to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA. More information, including registration details, is available at www.njcollegegoalsunday.org

View this year's Financial Aid programs presented by a HESAA representative in the Parent Programs section.

Additional Resources

• NJ Dreamers Flyer

• NJ Grants and Scholarships

• Alternative Application

• NJCLASS Family Loans

• NJBEST Scholarships

• Worksheet: Researching College Grants

• Guidance on completing the FAFSA without a SSN

Helpful Links

• Fastweb Scholarship & Financial Aid Search

• The College Board

• Student Scholarship Search

• StudentScholarships.org

• Understanding Athletic College Scholarships

• Additional Scholarship Websites

FAFSA on the Web http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

NJ Student Assistance Service – 1-800-801-0576

Financial Aid Questions - 1-800-792-8670 – www.hesaa.org

Federal Student Aid Information 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243)

Financial Aid Hotline Toll-Free (866)-509-8860