Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship
Offered by Kids' Chance of New Jersey, Inc. · Free to apply
This scholarship supports students between the ages of 18 and 26 who are dependents of workers seriously, catastrophically, or fatally injured in a work-related accident. Eligible applicants must have a parent with an accepted New Jersey workers' compensation claim and be pursuing undergraduate or vocational studies. Award amounts vary based on available funds and individual financial need.
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How hard is the Kids' Chance of New Jersey 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
- ~3.3 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.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Jersey residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 2 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 Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 2 or higher (unweighted)
- Must be a dependent of a parent who was seriously, catastrophically, or fatally injured in a work-related incident with an accepted New Jersey workers' compensation claim.
- Must be between 18 and 26 years old at the time of application.
- Must be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate degree, license, or certificate program at a college, university, or vocational school (graduate students are not eligible).
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED by the time of first disbursement.
- Deadline of November 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST is for Spring 2027 semester applications.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is November 15, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around November 15 each year.
- Applications close
- November 15, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship
How much is the Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship worth?
The Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship awards varies and is renewable in later years.
When is the Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is November 15, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around November 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Jersey; Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 2 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Kids' Chance of New Jersey 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: open only to New Jersey residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.3 hrs of work.
Is the Kids' Chance of New Jersey Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Kids' Chance of New Jersey 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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