New Jersey scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to New Jersey residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local New Jersey scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for New Jersey residents (1)
- New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant$2,176–$14,404
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA)
New Jersey residents attending an approved in-state college full-time can get this need-based grant, worth anywhere from about $2,176 to $14,404 a year depending on the state's New Jersey Eligibility Index (0-7,500). It covers up to 4.5 years toward a bachelor's degree.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 28, 2026