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New Jersey residents aged 18 to 45 with permanent physical disabilities who are pursuing education or training that prepares them for employment may apply for the Louise C. Nacca Memorial Scholarship for Educational Aid to the Disabled. Eligible paths include college, graduate or professional school, and trade programs that lead to an occupation.
Award amounts vary. Funds may cover tuition, books, study aids, educational equipment, transportation, and related services.
Prepare documentation confirming New Jersey residency and permanent physical disability, identify an eligible program, and submit the application by April 30 of the award year (applications typically become available beginning in June).
The Louise C. Nacca Memorial Scholarship awards Amount varies.
The deadline is April 30, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Undergraduate; Graduate; Trade or vocational. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
No essay is listed for this scholarship, but check the submission requirements above for other materials.
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