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Jack Scura Fund Scholarship
Direct application
$10,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Demographics
Developmental Impairment
Location
New Jersey
Education level
Graduate
Grades
GPA 3.2+
About this scholarship
Incoming or current undergraduate or graduate students at a New Jersey college or university with an intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 may apply.
One recipient receives $10,000 total, paid in two parts of $5,000 for fall and spring tuition directly to the student's school.
Submit proof of disability, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume or CV, a 600 to 800 word essay on facing a challenge or setback, and a completed media release form with your photo. All materials should be in PDF format.
The fund is named in memory of John (Jack) Joseph Scura II, founding partner of the firm and a strong advocate for education.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Proof of disability
- Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume or CV
- 600 to 800 word essay
- Completed media release form with photo
- Incoming or current undergraduate/graduate student at a New Jersey college or university
- Documented intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability (proof of disability documentation required)
- Minimum 3.2 GPA (4.0 scale)
- Official transcript of records
- Two recommendation letters
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Media Release Form with applicant photo
- All materials must be submitted in PDF format
- Deadline: August 15, 2026
- All materials must be submitted in PDF format.