Scholarships

Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients!

Governor Livingston High School Scholarship

Since 1999, the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation has honored college-bound graduating seniors of Governor Livingston High School with monetary scholarships. To date, $25,000 has been awarded to deserving students at the high school’s annual senior awards assembly in June.

Continuing our scholarship program at Governor Livingston High School, three graduates will receive a $500 cash award. The recipients will be selected by the faculty based on criteria established by the BHEF in keeping with our goals of educational excellence and community involvement.

SCHOLARSHIP #1

1. Graduating senior continuing their education at a four-year college
2. Berkeley Heights resident
3. Academic achievement defined by GPA within the top 25% of their class
4. Demonstrated integrity throughout time at GL (including extracurricular involvement if applicable)

SCHOLARSHIP #2

1. Graduating senior continuing their education in any environment (2 yr; 4 yr; trade school, etc.)
2. Berkeley Heights resident
3. Demonstrated academic commitment throughout time at GL
4. Demonstrated dedication in continuous significant service to the community throughout time at GL
5. Demonstrated integrity throughout time at GL (including extracurricular involvement if applicable)

SCHOLARSHIP #3 (eligible to students with IEP/504 plan)

1. Graduating senior continuing their education in any environment (2 yr; 4 yr; trade school, etc)
2. Berkeley Heights resident
3. Has an IEP/504 plan
4. Demonstrated academic commitment throughout time at GL
5. Demonstrated integrity throughout time at GL (including extracurricular involvement if applicable)

Columbia Middle School Award

In 2005, the Board of Trustees of the BHEF voted to expand our recognition program to Columbia Middle School. At the conclusion of the academic year, three graduating eighth grade students, each of whom is well rounded with good academic achievement and involvement in community or school activities will be selected by the faculty. Each will receive a $250 cash award funded by the BHEF.

The Berkeley Heights Education Foundation is proud of the achievements of the many talented students in our community and is pleased to be able to recognize their accomplishments.