杏吧原创

DUE: April 2027 Date to-be-determined

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This scholarship also helps to fund a non-paid Summer internship at a not-for-profit organization. That funding is awarded in the Spring.

Inclusion Criteria

• for a student who is working with any disabled population (children, senior citizens, vision impaired, hearing impaired, etc.)
• for a student who has shown potential to be an advocate for the disabled and wants to make this a career
• for a student who has a disability and is working to improve the life of others with a disability
• good academic standing

These scholarships are typically awarded in the Spring, and students are nominated by OSS staff.

DUE: Date to-be-determined

Franklin Lakes Lions’ Club Annual Scholarship (pending receipt of funds)

Inclusion Criteria

• for a student who is blind or has low vision that is in need of accommodations
• preference is given to first-time recipients in the following order: senior, junior, sophomore, first-year
• good academic standing

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Barbara Wexler Memorial Fund

Inclusion Criteria

• for a student affiliated with OSS who is in need of assistance for career or transition expenses
• preference is given to first-time recipients who have not received other scholarships
• good academic standing

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Missy Long Memorial Scholarship

Inclusion Criteria — in process/not yet finalized

• for a student affiliated with OSS
• preference is given to first-time recipients in the following order: senior, junior, sophomore, first-year
• good academic standing

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student with a documented disability which affects learning.聽 Preference is given to students with a Specific Learning Disability.
• Any major
• Have a minimum 2.9 cumulative GPA or top 2/5 rank in high school class
• NOT a member of Greek social fraternity or sorority (although APO gender-inclusive service fraternity and Honor Societies are allowed)
• First consideration will be given to prior recipients and students from Cara’s alma mater, South Brunswick High School

Essay Topic:

New Applicants: Please read the description of Cara Hirschman provided online. Then write an essay describing your disability, how it has shaped your life and helped you to grow, as well as what you think Cara might have had in common with you. Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

Previous Recipients: Please review the description of Cara Hirschman, and write an essay describing your latest activities and how receiving the scholarship affected your life this past year as you honored Cara鈥檚 memory. Also include a description of your disability, how it has shaped your life and helped you to grow. Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:

• any documented disability, any undergraduate major
• minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
• first consideration given to 1st-time applicants with some financial need

Essay Topic:

Describe specific obstacles you have faced in your life, including your disability, and how they have helped you to grow; kindly include examples. What have those experiences taught you about yourself and others?
Previous recipients: Also include in your essay what it has meant for you to have received this scholarship.

Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:

• any documented disability which affects learning, any undergraduate major
• student who demonstrates “strength of character” (letter of support from a community leader is also required, preferably not your OSS counselor)
• good academic standing

Essay Topic:

Describe the change you have seen in yourself over the past year. What character traits, including your disability, have helped you to persevere and grow?聽 Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:

• candidate must have a documented disability
• seeking an undergraduate degree
• good academic standing

Essay Topic:

Read the description of Robert B. Farneski Sr. provided online and write why you are deserving of the scholarship. Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:聽

• full time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior enrolled in OSS
• cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• first consideration given to students with financial need

Essay Topic:

What has been the most difficult part of your disability to overcome in order to find success in college?聽 Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:

• any documented disability, any major
• minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• minimum of 64 undergraduate credits
• plan to attend graduate school, OR 聽currently enrolled in a Master鈥檚 program at 杏吧原创

Essay Topic:

Describe what plans you have for graduate school, and any graduate programs to which you may have applied. Include the school or workplace accommodations you鈥檒l be requesting, if any, and your career plans. Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

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Inclusion Criteria:

• preference given to students with hearing, vision, neurological, neuromuscular or orthopedic disabilities
• minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, minimum of 64 credits and plan to attend graduate school, OR currently enrolled in a Master鈥檚 program at 杏吧原创

Essay Topic:

Describe what plans you have for graduate school, and any graduate programs to which you may have applied. Include the school or workplace accommodations you鈥檒l be requesting, if any, and your career plans. Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

CLOSED for 2026-2027

For More Information or To Apply:

Inclusion Criteria:聽

• any documented disability, any major
• minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• minimum of 64 undergraduate credits, OR 聽currently enrolled in a Master鈥檚 program at 杏吧原创

Essay Topic:

Describe how working with OSS has helped you reached your goals at 杏吧原创.聽 Please proofread your essay; it is recommended that you ask an OSS advisor or other resource to also proofread your essay before you submit it.

DUE: April 2027 Date to-be-determined

For More Information:

This scholarship also helps to fund a non-paid Summer internship at a not-for-profit organization. That funding is awarded in the Spring.

Inclusion Criteria

• for a student who is working with any disabled population (children, senior citizens, vision impaired, hearing impaired, etc.)
• for a student who has shown potential to be an advocate for the disabled and wants to make this a career
• for a student who has a disability and is working to improve the life of others with a disability
• good academic standing