Junior League Announces Availability of Scholarship Applications

CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY February 10, 2026 – The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) is pleased to announce that in 2026 we will be awarding four $4,000 scholarships to college bound women who reside in Union County and demonstrate a passion for volunteerism.

The JLEP believes that volunteerism is a vital force in our community, and we support young women who share our passion by awarding scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer activities. The scholarships will be awarded in May 2026.

Scholarship Committee Chair Bernadette Houston says “The JLEP- serving the Elizabeth and Plainfield areas and all the towns in between-is pleased to share that we will be awarding four scholarships for worthy candidates as they begin their college journey. These scholarships are not based on financial need but are about identifying leaders and volunteers who have been outstanding in their communities while maintaining top grades.”

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants are asked to complete the application form, write a 300-to-400-word essay about their volunteer experiences, and provide two letters of recommendation. The application form is available on our website, www.jlepnj.org, or can also be obtained by sending a request via email to scholarship@jlepnj.org or by leaving a message with your address and/or email address at 908-709-1177.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 6, 2026. There will be a formal presentation of the scholarships to the recipients at the JLEP’s Annual Dinner on May 20st, 2026.

To find out more about the League’s scholarship program or about how to join as a member, please contact the League at 908-709-1177, via email at scholarship@jlepnj.org, or visit our website at www.jlepnj.org.

ABOUT the Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield
The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield is a chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. and is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Learn more: www.jlepnj.org.

For more information about the Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield, please contact:
Stephanie Eckenrode, President 2025-2026Tel. (908)709-1177 / E: president@jlepnj.org