Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities (Class of 2026) - Check back often for updates!!
*Click on link to view PDF or web link of each scholarship below. Scholarships will be posted in order in which they were received (newest on top). Deadlines for each scholarship will be listed in PDF or link. Follow directions specifically for each scholarship.*
**Aside from the LOCAL scholarships listed below, be sure to check out the NATIONAL database of scholarships in your SCOIR account.
***Outside (non-MHS affiliated) websites also have scholarship opportunities to check out:
SAVE THE DATE: MHS Senior Awards Night will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Scholarships
The Woman's Club of Spring Lake
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- A female who maintains a primary residence in Spring Lake or Spring Lake Heights
- Will achieve a high school diploma in this current year
- Has an academic standing in the top 30% of the graduating high school class
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Sea Lavender Garden Club Scholarship
SeaLavenderScholarshipApplication_2026_1.pdf
This scholarship was created to recognize a senior of good standing from Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Lake Como, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, or Spring Lake Heights. Preference will be given to students of academic achievement who plan to study majors in the biological and environmental sciences, landscape and horticulture fields, or related subjects.
Deadline: April 8, 2026
Manasquan Board Riders Association
Applicants should display a commitment to community service and volunteerism, particularly within the surfing community. They must reside within the Manasquan sending districts, but do not have to attend Manasquan High School. Surfers must have participated in either the Softboard Rodeo or Classic in the past four years.
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Chrstine Fox Frauenheim Scholarship
ChristineFoxFrauenheimScholarship.pdf
This scholarship is open to Manasquan Seniors graduating in 2026. Students must have been a member of a Manasquan High School team or club during their high school career. Students must plan to major in nursing or another medical field.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Manasquan Elks Scholarships
EdLyonsandHelenTriggianoScholarshipApplications2026.pdf
These scholarships are judged on Elks affiliation, academic aptitude, community service, and need.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Spring Lake- Brielle Rotary
Rotary_2026STEMScholarship_applicationpacket.pdf
To apply, you must reside in Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, or Lake Como. You must be a student in good standing and have received acceptance to a two- or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Manasquan Athletic Hall of Fame
MHSAthleticHallofFameScholarshipApplication2026.pdf
The Athletic Hall of Fame is offering a scholarship to one senior girl and one senior boy varsity athlete at Manasquan High School.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Shoreline Construction Company Scholarship
ShorelineConstructionCompanyScholarship2026.pdf
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in any of the sending districts who wishes to further his career in the field of carpentry/ construction.
Deadline: May 10, 2026
Dominic J. Bossone Quest for Excellence Award
updatedMHSSCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONbossone.pdf
This award is presented to a graduating senior of Manasquan High School who wishes to pursue a career in business.
Deadline: May 8, 2026
Manasquan Fishing Club Scholarship
MFCScholarshipApplicationForm2026.pdf
Manasquan High School anglers are eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Lester Leming Memorial Scholarship
LesterLemingMemorialScholarship261.docx
To be considered for this award, applicants must be a resident of Manasquan or Sea Girt and be accepted by an accredited college or university. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have served on a volunteer first aid squad and/ or candidates planning to pursue a career in the medical or health related field.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Hook and Ladder No. 9
LadiesAuxiliaryScholarship20262.docx
Applicants must be a child, grandchild or family member of current or retired auxiliary member.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
MHS Surf Team Booster Club Student Scholarship
MHSSurfTeamBoosterClubScholarship1.pdf
Application:
This scholarship is for students who have participated in the MHS Surf Team for all four years of high school, demonstrated good academic standing, shown good sportsmanship, and displayed interest and leadership in areas pertaining to surfing culture and/ or environmental awareness.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Garden Club of Spring Lake Environmental Scholarship
Graduating seniors in good academic standing from Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Lake Como, Manasquan, Sea Girt, and Wall are eligible. Student should intend on majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, agronomy, environmental science, city planning, and land management.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Independent Fire Co. No. 1 Spring Lake Heights
This scholarship is offered to a graduate of Spring Lake Heights Elementary School. It emphasizes volunteerism during the high school years.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Jersey Coast Shark Anglers
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student who is entering college with a focus on a degree that will have a positive impact on Marine Sciences. The following are some majors that support this: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Mathematics, and others.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Colby Charles Matson Scholarship
ColbyCharlesMatsonScholarshipdocx.pdf
This scholarship is available to Manasquan High School seniors. Applicants are asked to describe an event or person in their life that has made an impact.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship
BuddhistTzuChiFoundationMid-AtlanticRegion.pdf
All high school graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. Tzu Chi Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Latin American Association of Monmouth County
LAAMCScholarshipApp2025-20261.pdf
Applicants should reside in Monmouth County and write an essay on special talents, career goals, and cultural perspectives.
Deadline: May 8, 2026
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Catherine Dean Service Scholarship
Applicants must be a high school senior, resident of Monmouth County, have a strong commitment to community service, and enrolled in a two or four year university in 2026.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Belmar PTO Scholarship
BESPTOscholarshipapplication2026.docx
To qualify, applicants must be:
A June 2026 high school graduate who attended BES for a minimum of three years
Current resident of Belmar or Lake Como
Attending college or trade school in the fall
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Vic Kubu Long Blue Line Scholarship
VicKubuLongBlueLineScholarshipApplication2026.pdf
Student must be a senior in good standing at MHS. He/she must have completed a total of three seasons with the same athletic team, including their senior season. Student must have represented Manasquan athletics with pride and honor and demonstrate to the community why he/ she is deserving of the Long Blue Line Scholarship.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Clement S. Bramley Memorial Scholarship
ClementSBramleyScholarshipApplication2026.pdf
Any graduating senior of Manasquan High School may apply. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education, special education, or psychology.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The Floyd Tilton Award
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Manasquan High School senior who plans to further their education and who truly reflects the spirit of Manasquan and what it means to be a Warrior.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Forever 64 Trades Skilled Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Manasquan High School senior who plans to pursue a career in the skilled trades or attend a police academy.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Sea Girt PTO Scholarships
seagirtelementaryschoolscholarships.pdf
All applicants must have attended Sea Girt Elementary for a minimum of two years and be an eighth-grade graduate. Students must be accepted into a two- or four- year college, university, or technical school.
Deadline: April 13, 2026
The Holly Club of Sea Girt
This is awarded to a graduating senior presently attending a local high school who is accepted to a two- or four-year accredited college. Preference will be given to students majoring in horticulture, environmental science, botany, landscape design, land management, or related studies.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
The Spring Lake Historical Society Scholarship
springlakehistoricalsociety_1.pdf
This scholarship is open to a resident of Spring Lake who will be continuing his or her education.
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Hagan Scholarship Foundation
https://haganscholarships.org/
This scholarship is need-based. Students must attend a high school located in the U.S. and must have achieved a GPA of 3.5. Applicants must enroll in a four-year college or university in the 2026 fall semester and must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026.
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Just Us Girls Laurie Campbell Scholarship
The winner must be a graduating person who is continuing their education in a trade, technical, or college environment.
Deadline: April 8, 2026
Bayberry Garden Club of Brielle
Bayberry2026ScholarshipApplication.docx
This scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This award is to promote horticulture, environmental science, city/ town planning, farming, botany, landscape design, sustainable gardening, and related subjects.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Bradley Beach Education
BradleyBeachEducationFoundation.pdf
This scholarship applicant must be a graduating high school senior who graduated from Bradley Beach Elementary School and is a current Bradley Beach resident.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
The Village Start Strong Program
VillageStartStrongApplication.pdf
The Village Start Strong Scholarship Application
This scholarship is for young adults who have experienced foster care.
Deadline: April 30, 2026
The Shirley Smith Scholarship
ShirleySmithApplication2026.pdf
This scholarship will be given to a Manasquan High School senior who embraces their home through contributions to patriotism, community service, and charity.
Deadline: March 17, 2026
NJ State Elks Association
Scholarships awarded to students with verified scholastic standing, general worthiness, financial need, and/or physical mental disability including learning disabilities.
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Disabled American Veterans Norman V. Persing Scholarship Opportunities
Applicant must be a New Jersey resident and a natural or adopted descendant of Disabled American Veterans of New Jersey.
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Guild of Creative Art Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Monmouth or Ocean County high school senior who plans to major in the visual arts in an accredited college or art school.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Jersey Shore Foundation
To be eligible, a student must have at least one parent of Irish Heritage. Work experience, community service, extracurricular activities, academic accomplishments and special circumstances are prime considerations.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Spring Lake Heights PTA Scholarship
2026SLHPTAScholarshipApplicationdocx_1.pdf
Students eligible for the scholarship must be a graduate from Spring Lake Heights Elementary School. The committee is looking for students who are involved, well-rounded individuals, dedicated to pursuing their goals, while enhancing their own lives and those of the people around them.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Paul Keating Ultimate Warrior Scholarship
ThePaulKeatingUltimateWarriorScholarship2026.pdf
Applicant must be a Manasquan High School senior.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Woman's Club of Manasquan Scholarship
WomansClubofManasquanScholarship2026.pdf
All students intending to pursue a college degree or attend a trade school who reside in Manasquan are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: April 24, 20206
ERA Central Realty EDGE Scholarship
EraCentralRealtyGroupEdgeScholarship.pdf
This program aims to support the undergraduate efforts of students from our communities who embody the same qualities that our professionals represent: Ethical, Dedicated, and Entrepreneurial.
Deadline: March 5, 2026
John Brown Sr. Memorial Scholarship
JohnBrownSrMemorialScholarship.pdf
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be the son or daughter of a disabled veteran, parent killed in service to our country, or current veteran (active, retired, or honorably discharged). Applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend a two or four-year college.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Linda B. Gavioli Scholarship
This scholarship is available to female graduating high school students with a connection to Avon by the Sea, empowering young women who demonstrate strength of character, service to others, and a commitment to their future education.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship
Disabled American Veterans 2026 Scholarship
Applicants must be a New Jersey resident and must be a natural or adopted descendant of a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Dept of NJ. Applicants must also be a graduating high school senior.
Deadline: May 16, 2026
2025 Squan Pride Scholarship
2026SquanPrideScholarshipApplication.pdf
The Manasquan Elementary School PTO will offer two scholarships to two high school seniors. All applicants must be graduates of MES and MHS.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Woman's Club of Brielle Scholarship
This scholarship is open to both female and male senior high school students going into higher education. Applicants need not reside in Brielle to be considered.
Deadline April 1, 2026
Justin P. Cruz Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to a high school senior who resides in Monmouth County and plans on playing some form of college soccer at a four year college.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Master Gardener Association Howard Bodner Memorial Scholarship
MasterGardenerAssociationHowardBodnerMemorialScholarship.pdf
Applicants must be a resident of Monmouth County, accepted to matriculate at a college or university for the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must be planning to major in horticulture, agriculture, botany, forestry, landscape planning and design, or a related field and have demonstrated interest in the areas of their intended major through classwork, employment, community service, and/ or extracurricular activties.
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Agnes and Harold Blades Scholarship
_AHSScholarshipAwardCriteria2026interview.pdf
This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior, who is a year-round resident of Avon by the Sea and has been accepted to attend a four-year college, a trade school, a community college, or other formal educational institution.
Deadline: April 10, 2026
Ann Michals Leadership Scholarship
Any graduating Manasquan High School student planning to attend a two or four year college is eligible.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Madeleine Stockdale Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be residents of Spring Lake or Spring Lake Heights and pursuing a career in the medical field.
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Brother Peter Mannion Memorial Grant
Brother Peter Mannion Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to a high school senior of Irish descent who plans to attend college in accordance with guidelines established by the foundation.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Elks Most Valuable Student
MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree at a U.S. college or university.
Deadline: November 12, 2025
Warrior Scholarship
This scholarship was created to recognize a student that has demonstrated a warrior's courage and perseverance in overcoming learning and/ or academic challenges. Manasquan seniors who intend to continue their education in college, pursue career-oriented/ military training, or employment are eligible.
Deadline: April 1, 2026