Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship
Offered by Community Foundation of New Jersey · Free to apply
A scholarship for female seniors at a New Jersey high school who live in Bergen or Hudson County and have been accepted to a four-year college in the United States. The committee looks for strong character and leadership, and says applicants do not need to be at the top of the class if they show real potential, merit or improvement. Awards weigh merit and unmet financial need. It is on the Community Foundation of New Jersey's universal application.
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How hard is the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~2.5 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors
- Applicant must live in Bergen or Hudson County and graduate from a New Jersey high school.
- This fund is for female seniors.
- Applicant must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
- Applicant must show financial need.
- CFNJ closes its one application on 4 April every year; the portal opens in late January.
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What the application takes
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is April 4, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 4 each year. Applications open Late January.
- Applications open
- Late January
- Applications close
- April 4, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship
How much is the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship worth?
The Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship awards usually $500 to $2,500 (amount set by the fund each year).
When is the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is April 4, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 4 each year. Applications open Late January.
When do Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship applications open?
Applications open Late January, and close April 4, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors.
Does the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application does ask for 1 recommendation and a transcript.
How hard is it to win the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip and an official transcript is required. Plan on about 2.5 hrs of work.
Is the Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Dominique Lisa Pandolfo Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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