Chester Lioness Club Offers Scholarships

The Chester Lioness Club annually offers two scholarships to Graduating High School students residing in Chester, Mendham or Washington Township in Morris County. Each scholarship may be up to $1,500. Criteria for selection of candidates for these scholarships include academic record, classroom and extracurricular activities, community activities, individual interests and hobbies and outstanding accomplishments in activities that demonstrate leadership and service. Financial need is also a consideration.

Applications may be obtained in the College Resource Center at both West Morris Mendham and West Morris Central High Schools. The West Morris Mendham and West Morris Central High Schools will have applications available to all senior students on March 4, 2020. The completed form must be returned to the College Resource Center no later than April 6, 2020.

These scholarships are available not only to public high school students, but those attending private schools or those having home tutoring as well. A letter requesting an application may be sent to the Chester Lioness Club in care of Anne MacMillan, 15 Cora Lane, Chester, NJ. 07930. Or call: 908-879-7621. Completed applications must be forwarded to the Lioness Club by April 10, 2020.

The Chester Lioness Club is a service club that takes an active interest in the civic, cultural and social welfare of the community. For more information about the Chester Lioness Club, contact Holly Simmenroth, Publicity Chairperson at 908-879-5932.