Brick Mayor Invites Students To Apply For Scholarship

BRICK, NJ — High school juniors and seniors from Brick Township are invited to apply for scholarships offered by the New Jersey League of Municipalities, Mayor John G. Ducey announced.

The league is offering three $1,000 scholarships through the statewide Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.

It is open to juniors and seniors who are planning to continue their education beyond high school.

"Brick Township has many exceptional young students," Ducey said in a news release. "I encourage all juniors and seniors to participate in this scholarship competition and show just how exceptional, talented and dedicated the young people of our community are."

Applicants must write a 500-word essay on the theme, "How has local government played a role in your life regarding the ongoing pandemic?"

Judging is based solely on the essay, including originality, technical composition and appropriateness, and effective articulation of theme.

Students wishing to apply for the scholarship competition can download an application packet on the Township website, www.bricktownship.net. If you would like to request an application by email, please send an email to dmurphy@twp.brick.nj.us.

The scholarship is open to all high school juniors and seniors who are residents of Brick Township, including those who attend high schools in other towns.

All applications should be returned to Ducey’s office.

A committee will select one essay from Brick Township as a semi-finalist. That application will be forwarded and reviewed by the league's scholarship committee, which will select 15 finalists and three winners. The winners each will receive a $1,000 scholarship and their essay will be featured in New Jersey Municipalities Magazine.

All applications must be returned to Ducey’s office by April 2, 2021. Completed applications should be mailed to Mayor John Ducey, Attention: NJSLOM Scholarship, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ, 08723.

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