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Scholarships & Financial Aid

School Counseling Department

Ilayda Aksu-Erdal | Almida Hernandez | Kara Imbriano | Joseph Lake | Stacy Maio | Dylan McConville | Rikki Saad | Nina Suri
Counselors

Ms. Nicole Rock | Mrs. Maria Senatore
Department Secretaries

Anthony Guttilla
Supervisor of School Counseling & Student Wellness

Phone | (201) 794-5450 x2002
Fax | (201) 475-1849

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Local Scholarships

General Scholarship Application

  • In order to be considered for any of the local scholarships distributed through Fair Lawn High School, students must submit the General Scholarship Application, available only through the Class of 2026 Google Classroom. The application is a PDF and will be submitted via the Google Form provided. 

If you have any questions, please send an email to FLHSScholarships@fairlawnsds.org

Application | Transcript | Resume Release Consent
Parents/guardians must provide release consent for any personal documents to be reviewed by the FLHS Scholarship Committee and the selection committees of scholarship donors. This consent is available through the Parent Portal in Genesis. 

All material must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026 to be considered. 

Additional Local Scholarships

Local Scholarship Flyer

  • Available to all Graduating Seniors

  • Click on the title of each scholarship to access its application

  • Deadline for all scholarships is Monday, March 23, 2026 unless otherwise noted

**IMPORTANT: Please allow time to obtain supporting materials such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, resumes, etc.**

Senior Scholarship Awards Program

Thursday, June 9, 2026
7:00 PM

During this special event, all local scholarships will be presented to graduating seniors. Award recipients are notified in advance and invited to attend, where they will be honored among their peers, teachers, counselors, Board of Education members, district administrators, and our generous donors. This memorable ceremony celebrates students' achievements and recognizes the support of those who make these scholarships possible.

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External Scholarships

We know that searching for scholarship money for college can be overwhelming. With so many opportunities out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. To support our students, Fair Lawn High School has compiled a list of scholarships that we are aware of. These scholarships come from a variety of organizations and have different eligibility criteria.

As we learn about new scholarship opportunities, we will continue to update this list, so be sure to check back regularly. We encourage all students to explore these options and apply for as many scholarships as possible to help make college more affordable.

Check regularly for new scholarship opportunities

"No Sweat" Scholarship - due June 30, 2026

The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio.

Eligibility:

  • No GPA requirement

  • No Income restrictions

  • No essay required

White Glove Moving & Storage Scholarship - due July 1, 2026

White Glove Moving & Storage, with over 30 years of experience, helps individuals and families move with care and ease. We understand students' unique challenges and offer moving, packing, and storage solutions to simplify transitions. To support students, we offer a $1,000 scholarship to help with academic expenses. If you have an idea in mind and are ready to share it with the world, please submit your application. 

Scholarship Details: 

  • Award Amount: $1,000

  • Submission Format: Essay (500–750 words)

  • Topic: “The Most Challenging Move I Experienced and What It Taught Me.”

  • Open to high school seniors and college students enrolled in an accredited institution in New York or New Jersey.

Detox.com College Scholarship - due July 31, 2026

Applications are currently open for the Fall 2026 awards, up to $2,500. Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to attend, college during the Fall 2026 semester. The scholarship recipient will be selected and awarded on August 30, 2026.

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May 2026 Scholarship Newsletter. Deadlines range from May 29, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Going Merry

Going Merry helps students and families find money for college, through scholarships listings and financial aid information/tools--all for free. Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. It is a free scholarship search and application platform that assists students in personalized matching to thousands of scholarships and grants.

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  3. Get matched to eligible scholarships

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HESAA

HESAA sponsors New Jersey College Goal Sunday. It's an opportunity for low-income and first-generation students and families to receive assistance in completing the FAFSA. More information, including registration details, is available at www.njcollegegoalsunday.org

View this year's Financial Aid programs presented by a HESAA representative in the Parent Programs section.

Helpful Links

FAFSA on the Web http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

NJ Student Assistance Service – 1-800-801-0576

Financial Aid Questions - 1-800-792-8670 – www.hesaa.org

Federal Student Aid Information 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243)

Financial Aid Hotline Toll-Free (866)-509-8860