Keith Hightower Scholarship
Offered by Community Foundation of New Jersey · Free to apply
A scholarship for college-bound seniors from Warren, Morris, Sussex or Somerset County who have taken part in a science or math competition or done independent scientific research in high school. Applicants need a 3.5 GPA and a record of hard work. It is one of the funds on the Community Foundation of New Jersey's universal application.
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How hard is the Keith Hightower 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
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3.5 GPA
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 Keith Hightower 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
- GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted)
- Applicant must be a senior from Warren, Morris, Sussex or Somerset County.
- Applicant must have taken part in a science or math competition, or done independent scientific research, in high school.
- CFNJ closes its one application on 4 April every year; the portal opens in late January.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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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 Keith Hightower Scholarship
How much is the Keith Hightower Scholarship worth?
The Keith Hightower Scholarship awards usually $500 to $2,500 (amount set by the fund each year).
When is the Keith Hightower 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 Keith Hightower Scholarship applications open?
Applications open Late January, and close April 4, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Keith Hightower Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Keith Hightower 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 Keith Hightower 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 Keith Hightower Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Keith Hightower 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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