Empowering blind students across New Jersey, the NJABS division of the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey fosters educational opportunities and overall well-being. Throughout the year, they disseminate information about scholarships, workshops, conventions, and internships, holding in-person meetings at the state convention and hosting presentations. Additionally, they facilitate monthly conference calls via phone and invite engagement through their Facebook page.

Prepares motivated, high-achieving, low-income 5th and 6th grade students for financially assisted admission to private schools. The 14-month program includes a 5-week summer session, Saturday classes, and a final summer phase. Students learn English, Math, and Art, preparing for exams and completing school applications.

Offers a scholarship designed to alleviate the financial burden of medical and educational expenses, ensuring students can focus on their studies and personal well-being without financial stress.

Arranges life-saving operations for critically ill children.

Provides information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related support groups. The program also provides a lending library, support groups, physician referrals, referrals to disability attorneys, and fall and spring conferences.Scholarships for high school seniors and medical school students affected with or by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Provides college funding to children of post-9/11 veterans who died on active duty, or those who have a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.

Provides various support programs for student veterans. Services include: scholarships, support grants, and the VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship.

Provides help to people to go back to and through college. Services are provided by agency advisors and by academic advisors from partner colleges. Services available include academic advising, financial aid, learning strategies, retention, academic remediation.

Provides a variety of supportive programs to students of Perth Amboy High School and their families through the School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP). Offers case management, assistance with college applications, community referrals for social services, immigration services, employment counseling, and recreational activities. Delivers intensive mental health counseling, including individual, group, and family sessions covering topics such as school, drugs/alcohol, abuse, family conflicts, peer pressure, relationships, eating disorders, and violence prevention. Collaborates with community health providers to teach pregnancy prevention and sexual education in ninth-grade health classes, and offers one-on-one sessions on risk reduction and healthy decisions.

Awards scholarships to participants who demonstrate a deep knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution.

Affords young people an opportunity to participate in community recreational leagues by providing financial assistance through an objective, competitive selection process.

Provides federal grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school. Services include: informing students and families of aid and programs available to them; accurately disbursing, reconciling, and accounting for federal student aid funds that are delivered to students at colleges and universities; managing repayment from federal loan borrowers; developing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid); processing student submissions annually; and a helpline that provides free assistance to students, parents, and borrowers with the financial aid process.

Provides a variety services supporting foster, adoptive and kinship families in NJ.Services include: advocacy and support services for foster, adoptive and kinship parents, recreational events for foster and kinship families, a scholarship fund for foster and adoptive youth, education and training for caregivers, enrichment programs for children and youth who are, or were, in foster care.

Provides information and financial aid resources for New Jersey students pursuing a postsecondary degree. Supports students in achieving educational goals without incurring significant student debt. Oversees State Aid programs, such as the NJ Tuition Aid Grant, programs, NJBEST 529 College Savings Plans, and NJCLASS family loan options. Also offers free financial aid workshops.

Offers annual nursing scholarships between $2,000 to $5,000. Recipients wishing to earn a nurse practitioner degree must have a pediatric specialty.

Provides scholarships based on a combination of merit and need, and funding levels are determined based on cost of attendance and availability of other resources. Awards are provided each academic year, and are renewable for up to five years if a student remains eligible.

Offers an annual scholarship program for graduating New Jersey high school seniors who have epilepsy. Recipients are able to use the funds as needed to help them with their educational expenses

Offers awards scholarships to high school seniors going into colloege or trade school. Awards are based upon academic achievement, financial need and extra-curricular activities.

Offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships worth $8,000. All scholarships awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.

Provides information about albinism and hypopigmentation including resources and an online support community. An annual scholarship for graduating high school students with albinism is available.

Prepares7th and 8th grade students for financially assisted admission to private day or boarding schools. Scholars undergo a 14-month program, starting with the Summer Challenge Program at The Hill School. Students prepare for the Secondary School Admissions Test, visit schools, and complete applications. SEEDS secures 90-100% financial aid and scholarships from partner schools, with transportation provided.

Provides legally blind high school students in the United States the opportunity to earn a scholarship, based upon strong academic accomplishments and merit. A single scholarship is also awarded to a current or prospective graduate student who is legally blind.

Awards annual scholarships to low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are in an undergraduate or vocational training program and have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities.

Award scholarships to female high school seniors who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to ongoing volunteerism and community service, with $1,500 awards granted annually by the Junior League of Greater Princeton.