Niche $25,000 No Essay Scholarship

Jack Scura Fund Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$10,000
Calendar Deadline:
August 15, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Physical Impairment
Current Year in School
College Selection State
Age
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Scholarship Description

Jack Scura Fund is designed to recognize students with a special need who are of good standing in school and in their communities. We are a business that runs on helping others and giving chances and the Jack Scura Fund would wish to offer a $10,000 scholarship for the coming Fall and Spring semesters to those with disabilities who are incoming or, are in an Undergraduate Program.

Scholarship Details

  • One recipient will be awarded $10,000 total
  • Distributed in two parts: $5,000 for Fall and $5,000 for Spring tuition
  • Funds paid directly to the recipient’s school

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be an incoming or current undergraduate or graduate student at a New Jersey college or university
  • Must have an intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Application Instructions

  1. Submit all materials in PDF format
  2. Submit proof of disability documentation
  3. Submit transcript of records
  4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
  5. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  6. 600–800 word essay
  7. Completed Media Release Form with applicant photo
  8. Ensure your application includes the signed Media Release Form

The scholarship program is named in memory of John (“Jack”) Joseph Scura II, Esq. He was the founding partner of our firm and a true renaissance man. He treasured education putting himself through college and law school while juggling four kids alongside his wife of 52 years Kathleen Scura.