J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship

A scholarship for college-bound seniors from Gloucester or Salem County, decided on financial need and merit. Students from Swedesboro, Auburn, Pedricktown and Penns Grove get preference, in that order, but any senior in the two counties can be considered. It is one of the funds on the Community Foundation of New Jersey's universal application, so one form covers it.

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How hard is the J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt 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 J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt 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

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Applicant must be a senior from Gloucester or Salem County.

Good to know

Students from Swedesboro, Auburn, Pedricktown and Penns Grove are preferred, in that order.
CFNJ closes its one application on 4 April every year; the portal opens in late January.

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

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Common questions about the J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship

How much is the J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship worth?

The J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship awards usually $500 to $2,500 (amount set by the fund each year).

When is the J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt 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 J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship applications open?

Applications open Late January, and close April 4, 2027.

Who is eligible for the J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship?

Key requirements: Open to high school seniors.

Does the J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt 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 J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt 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 J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The J. Oscar and Susan Florence Hunt Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.