Foundation Scholarships

The ΢è Foundation maintains a robust merit-based award program comprised of approximately 200 scholarships. These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous donations of alumni, friends of the university, organizations and businesses.

Fast Facts

  • Application essay, volunteerism, campus involvement and employment — not just GPA — are heavily weighed during the selection process
  • Scholarship amounts vary from $100 to $2,500 per opportunity
  • Qualified students may earn more than one scholarship
  • Scholarship application open to second-semester first-year and upperclassmen only (incoming first-year/transfer students may qualify for Admissions Scholarships, which are awarded separately from the Foundation Scholarship program)
  • Recipients chosen annually by Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee

Dates & Deadlines

The 2025-2026 application opened January 30, 2025, and closed March 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. No exceptions or filing extensions will be granted.

Award Notification

Award letters and decline notifications will be sent by June 15, 2025, to applicants’ ΢è email accounts.

 

Foundation Scholarship Applications

Students can apply in one of three ways by completing the:

#1 University Scholarship Application

This is open to undergraduate and graduate students belonging to all the academic Schools within ΢è.

#2 Holocaust/Genocide Studies and Jewish Studies Scholarship Application

This is open to students who have a demonstrated interest in Holocaust, Genocide & Jewish studies.

Demonstrated interest includes declaring a major, minor
or concentration.

#3 Both Applications

Students who meet the eligibility requirements for both programs may apply to the University Scholarship Application and Holocaust/ Genocide Studies and Jewish Studies Scholarship Application.

Helpful Tips that Matter When Applying

  • Application essays are closely reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. Be sure to follow the prompt and write a thoughtful response. Utilize the Tutoring Center for assistance when crafting your personal statement.
  • Well-rounded candidates who are involved are encouraged to apply. GPA is not the sole determinate for selecting recipients. Highlight your extracurricular activities, volunteerism, service-learning, research, internship and employment experiences on your application and in your essay.
  • Answer all questions on the application(s). This is how your application will be screened and matched against the 200 Foundation Scholarship opportunities. Qualified students may earn more than one scholarship.
  • Make sure you have completed, signed and submitted your application in its entirety. Incomplete applications in “draft” status are ineligible and will not be forwarded to the Scholarship Selection Committee.
  • Ask the professor permission first from whom you wish to request a recommendation letter. Give the professor two or three weeks to write it and consider this timeframe when nearing the application deadline.

How to Apply

  • Complete the online application(s) (login with university-issued username/password)
  • Submit a 250 to 500 word essay. View essay prompts and rubric.
  • Provide one letter of recommendation from a Stockton professor or dean (using their stockton.edu email address only)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet these requirements to qualify:  

Undergraduate Scholarship Program:

  • Have already completed one semester at ΢è
  • Have a Stockton GPA, many scholarships require a 3.0 GPA
  • Be in good academic standing
  • Enroll full-time (12 credits or more)
  • Part-time students eligible for select scholarships only
  • Registered at Stockton for spring 2025 and return for the 2025 -2026 academic year

Graduate Scholarship Program:

  • Have already completed one semester at ΢è
  • Earn/maintain 3.0 GPA (at Stockton)
  • Be in good academic standing
  • Enrolled part-time (3 credits or more)
  • Registered at Stockton for spring 2025 and return for the 2025-2026 academic year

NOTE ON INELIGIBILITY:

First-semester students (first-year or transfer) without a Stockton GPA are not considered for Foundation Scholarships.

Seniors graduating spring or summer 2025 are ineligible to apply unless immediately matriculating into a ΢è graduate program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Foundation Scholarships are awarded to Stockton students only and are not transferable to outside colleges/universities.

View Scholarship Opportunities

  • : Privately funded scholarships administered by Development & Alumni Relations (see application instructions above)
  • : Institutionally funded scholarships awarded by Admissions & Enrollment Management (contact admissions@stockton.edu for information)
  • : Award programs made possible by businesses and organizations outside Stockton

Contact Us

For questions or assistance, email foundationscholarships@stockton.edu or call 609-652-4528 or 609-626-3658.