Jonathan Maslow Scholarship

Jonathan Maslow Scholarship is sponsored by Community Foundation of New Jersey. Supports students from Red Bank Regional High School pursuing higher education.

Maslow Scholarship Accepting 2025 Applications | Community Foundation of New Jersey Maslow Scholarship Accepting 2025 Applications Morristown, NJ, January 8, 2025 — The Community Foundation of New Jersey announced today that the Jonathan Maslow Scholarship program, which it administers on behalf of members of the Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) Class of 1966, is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 term.

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance to RBRHS students in defraying the costs of their college education. With the generous support of the Class of 1966 and the Red Bank community, the scholarship will help young students achieve their educational and career goals.

Scholarships will be awarded to students exhibiting exceptionally high levels of written proficiency, creativity and originality, and interest in local or national environmental causes, journalism, or creative writing. Jonathan Maslow was an accomplished author, journalist, documentary filmmaker, naturalist, and environmentalist. At the time of his death, he was an editor and columnist for the Herald News in Paterson.

The sincerity, diversity, and depth of his creativity are reflected in his published works and the many awards that were bestowed on him by cultural and civic organizations. Students are encouraged to read the account of Mr. Maslow’s achievements in the application and become familiar with the school’s complete collection of his published works.

The Jonathan Maslow Scholarship is open to all students of Red Bank Regional High School in grades 11-12 who plan to continue their education at an accredited two- or four-year college immediately following graduation. The scholarship committee encourages students with an interest in contemporary journalism, creative writing, or environmental issues to apply. The scholarship is a $5,000 lump sum.

Applicants will submit a sample of their writing that best exemplifies their interest in a subject of their choosing. Writing samples or other compositions that were required for class may be submitted. The submission should demonstrate the applicant’s command of grammar, punctuation, and the proper use of graphic elements, if necessary.

Although applicants are permitted to submit an entry on any topic, we encourage each applicant to submit an entry that demonstrates original thinking, imagination, and creativity. In addition to the topical writing sample, students should submit a brief (no more than 300 words) biography describing their educational goals, key educational and/or extra-curricular achievements, and personal interests.

Applicants are encouraged to present information that, in their view, would provide insight into their personality and aspirations. There is no format requirement; we encourage you to be creative with this statement. To apply, create a profile in the CFNJ online portal and complete the application.

The deadline for applications is March 28, 2025. Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Colleen Smith at csmith@cfnj. org or 973-267-5502.