Scholarships
The GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Arlington awards several scholarships on an annual basis. These scholarships were established in memory of former JWCA members who excelled in their respective professions and also demonstrated a lifelong commitment to community service.
Information and instructions to apply for JWCA Scholarships is available in the application document. Click to download the application below.
The application deadline for all JWCA scholarships is Friday, April 31.
Please contact us at scholarships@jwcarlington.com should you have any questions.
- Eileen Kenna Memorial Scholarship (Awarded In Odd Numbered Years): This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Kearny High School female student who plans to study and enter the field of nursing. Please complete the application for provided by Kearny High School and return to the KHS guidance office by their published deadline.
- Award Amount $500
- Junior Woman's Club of Arlington Community Service Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female student of any high school who is a resident in our service area (East Newark, Harrison, Kearny) and has displayed exceptional community service involvement and is pursuing a post-secondary degree.
- Award Amount $500
- Junior Woman's Club of Arlington First Generation Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female student of any high school who is a resident in our service area (East Newark, Harrison, Kearny) and is the first generation in her family to go on to post-secondary education (college, community college, trade school, etc.).
- Award Amount $500
- Junior Woman's Club of Arlington Vocational Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female student of any high school who is a resident in our service area (East Newark, Harrison, Kearny) that will be attending a vocational/trade school.
- Award Amount $500
Information and instructions to apply for JWCA Scholarships is available in the application document. Click to download the application below.
The application deadline for all JWCA scholarships is Friday, April 31.
Please contact us at scholarships@jwcarlington.com should you have any questions.
| jwca_scholarship_application_2023.pdf |
If you would like to contribute to our JWCA Scholarship Fund, please send a check to:
The Junior Woman's Club of Arlington
Education Department
P.O. Box 61
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
You may also make your donation online. Please click the button below and follow the onscreen instructions, be sure to designate that your donation should go towards the JWCA Scholarship Fund.
The Junior Woman's Club of Arlington
Education Department
P.O. Box 61
Kearny, New Jersey 07032
You may also make your donation online. Please click the button below and follow the onscreen instructions, be sure to designate that your donation should go towards the JWCA Scholarship Fund.
100% of your donation will go to the JWCA Scholarship Fund. Every dollar will help young women in our community achieve their goals.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.