Are there any unique scholarships for college in New Jersey?

I'm interested in learning about scholarships for college students in New Jersey. Are there any special opportunities or specific organizations in NJ that offer scholarships to high school seniors?

Absolutely, numerous New Jersey-based organizations offer scholarships to resident high school seniors. Here are a few:

1. The Garden State Scholars program: It's a merit-based scholarship that provides full-tuition assistance at participating New Jersey colleges for students in the top 10% of their class and achieving a minimum 1210 SAT score.

2. The New Jersey Stars II Program: This scholarship is awarded to NJ STARS scholars who earn their associate's degree with a 3.25 GPA or higher. It provides up to $1250 per semester for full-time study at a New Jersey four-year public or private college or university.

3. The Governor’s Industry Vocations Scholarship for Women & Minorities (NJ-GIVS): This is meant for students intending to pursue a certificate/degree in a construction-related field.

4. The Janet Logan Daily Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship supports graduating seniors from NJ who have worked part-time during high school.

5. The Lee B Laskin Memorial Scholarship: This is geared towards students planning to study law, criminal justice, or police sciences.

6. New Jersey's state-funded Tuition Aid Grant (TAG): This is one of the most generous state grant programs in the U.S. It's a need-based grant.

Do check out each organization's official page for exact eligibility criteria and application deadlines as they might change annually. Also, make sure to check with individual colleges within New Jersey, as many schools offer their own merit- and need-based scholarships. Another helpful resource might be the Appily scholarship search engine which is free and tailored to your personal stats and interests. Good luck with your search!