#iamthechange
Higher Education as the
Normal Next Step!
Commitment to Higher Education
Are you a student with aspirations of attending college or pursuing a technical school? At the Smith Family Foundation, we believe in investing in your future, which is why we offer game-changing scholarships designed to make your dreams a reality. Our scholarships cater to a range of needs, including $500 and $1,000 awards specifically for vo-tech students, as well as collegiate scholarships that span from $500 to $5,000. We also have a special opportunity for adults seeking to pursue a trade.
#IAMTHECHANGE is pleased to offer this step-by-step guide to the college application process.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Graduates
Awarded: Christian Ministry Scholarship
Currently Attending: North Star Academy
Headed To: Hampton University
Awarded: Christian Ministry Scholarship
Currently Attending: George High School
Headed To: Berklee College of Music
Major: Music
Awarded: Vo-Tech Scholarship
Attending: Burlington County Institute of Technology
Headed To: Universal Technical Institute
Industry Certification (Degree): Diesel Technology
Awarded: Seamon Smith Scholarship
Currently Attending: Trenton Central High School
Headed To: Coppin State University
Major: Psychology
Awarded: Trenton Neighborhood InitiativeCapital Health Scholarship
Currently Attending: Trenton Central High School
Headed To: Morgan State University
Major: Nursing
Awarded: Trenton Central High
SchoolMusic Scholarship
Currently Attending: Trenton Central High School
Headed To: Morehouse College
Major: Accounting & Economics
Awarded: Trenton Neighborhood InitiativeCapital Health Scholarship
Currently Attending: Trenton Central High School
Headed To: Rowan University
Major: Exercise Science & Nursing
Awarded: Gregory Wright Jr. Book Scholarship
Currently Attending: Hamilton High School West
Headed To: Louisiana State University
Major: Kinesiology
Awarded: Lance Liverman Book Scholarship
Currently Attending: Ewing High School
Headed To: University of New Haven
Major: Criminal Justice-Investigative Services
Awarded: The Founder's Scholarship
Currently Attending: East Orange Campus High School
Headed To: Montclair State University
Major: Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Awarded: Trenton Neighborhood InitiativeCapital Health Scholarship
Currently Attending: Trenton Central High School
Headed To: Monmouth University
Major: Biology & Pre-Med
Awarded: The Founder’s Scholarship
Currently Attending: Trenton Central High School
Headed To: Rowan University
Major: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Supporting Our Interns
The Smith Family Foundation's 500@100 I Am the Change Movement empowers our community through collective support. We ask ten people to donate $100, who then ask ten more people, creating a chain reaction. Our goal is 500 committed individuals empowering youth. Funds raised supplement non-paid internships, providing valuable experience, promoting local careers, and supporting local businesses.
Join us to make a difference and create a brighter future for our youth and community.
donate today!
Pathways to Student Success
During our four years of support, it is our aim to place each scholar in a paid internship to ensure that they are afforded the opportunity to gain the experience and skills that they need throughout their educational aspirations to help maximize their potential, prepare them for career readiness, and become lifelong learners.
Scholarships
The Smith Family Foundation of New Jersey is committed to supporting Higher Education as a Normal Next Step for youth. The staff and trustees of the Smith Family Foundation NJ welcomes applications from high school seniors who are determined to be the change they want to see in their communities.
Successful applicants will be making the transition into a 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational school, have performed a minimum of 10 hours of community service, and agree to participate in our leadership development program: Pathways to Student Success, for the duration of their academic career.
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