A Need Recognized… and Met
Applicants Describe their Hard-working Families’ Struggles to Make Ends Meet
“My mom works three different jobs in order to fend for me and my two siblings...”
“My Grandmother lives with us, my parents also help her with her bills and medical expenses...”
“My father was recently laid off…”
“My parents have been swamped with medical bills since my Dad’s cancer diagnosis…”
Source: Submitted WOSF Applications
The West Orange Scholarship Fund
Provides Financial Assistance to Graduating West Orange High School Seniors Continuing their Education
West Orange Scholarship Fund’s Mission Statement
In 1923, a group of dedicated West Orange citizens organized the West Orange Scholarship Fund. They recognized the need to provide financial assistance to deserving West Orange public school graduates who might otherwise be deprived of the opportunity of continuing their education. The organization and the need have continued uninterrupted through the ensuing years and both are very much in evidence today.
The first scholarship was awarded in 1925, and since then through periods of prosperity, depression or recession, the Fund has never missed a year of awarding aid to deserving students. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic performance, demonstrated financial need and community service.
We are a qualified non-profit organization, with over 100 years of responsible giving, sound investments, a liaison with both West Orange High School students and benefactors, and approximately 99% of our donations go directly to current and future student scholarships.
