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Scholarships For HS Seniors In Bloomfield, Belleville, Glen Ridge

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation's annual high school scholarship program is returning for 2022.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Are you a college-bound high school senior in Bloomfield, Belleville or Glen Ridge? A local scholarship may help you pay for those books and tuition.

The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced that its annual high school scholarship program is returning for 2022. Learn more or download an online application here.

According to the group:

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“The recipients must be a graduating high school senior and reside in the towns that we support; Bloomfield, Belleville and Glen Ridge. The criteria for the scholarships are based on their financial need, fall attendance at a college, university/vocational school, intention to pursue a career that is business oriented and extra-curricular/community activities. The scholarship application includes the recipient’s application, 500-word essay, GPA scores, letters of recommendation and the acceptance letters from the college (s) of interest.”

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