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New Scholarships Now Available for Red Bank High School Students
Applications for both the Jonathan Maslow Scholarship and the Howard Whitfield Masonic Scholarship are due by April 6.
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) has announced that the Jonathan Maslow Scholarship and the Howard Whitfield Masonic Scholarship are now accepting applications from students at Red Bank Regional High School (RBRHS) for the Fall 2026 term.
About the Jonathan Maslow Scholarship
With the generous support of the Class of 1966 and the Red Bank community, the Maslow scholarship will help RBRHS students achieve their educational and career goals.
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Scholarships will be awarded to students exhibiting exceptionally high levels of written proficiency; creativity and originality; and interest in local or national environmental causes, journalism, or creative writing.
Jonathan Maslow was an accomplished author, journalist, documentary filmmaker, naturalist, and environmentalist. At the time of his death, he was an editor and columnist for the Herald News in Paterson.
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This scholarship is open to all RBRHS students in grades 11–12 who plan to continue their education at an accredited two- or four-year college immediately following graduation. Students with an interest in contemporary journalism, creative writing, or environmental issues are encouraged to apply. The scholarship is a $5,000 lump sum.
About the Howard Whitfield Masonic Scholarship
The Whitfield scholarship honors the memory and lifelong achievements of Howard Whitfield. Out of necessity, he began working at age 13 to earn a livelihood and always desired to obtained a degree in liberal arts and/or the sciences. But, Mr. Whitfield was unable to complete his formal education.
Because of his deep and abiding love for Red Bank and Monmouth County, Mr. Whitfield established a scholarship to assist RBRHS graduates in developing their potential, achieving their goal of obtaining a postsecondary education, and becoming successful and productive adults. The scholarship is $4,000.
Applicants should have achieved a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better and will be evaluated based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service, work (paid or unpaid), and demonstrated unmet financial need.
To apply, create a profile in the CFNJ online portal and complete the application. Students can also obtain paper applications from the guidance office at RBRHS. The submission deadline is April 6, 2026.
Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Colleen Smith at csmith@cfnj.org or 973-267-5502.
