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Scholarships and grants at Centenary

Centenary students can apply for a range of scholarships, from the four years, all expenses paid Grace Y. Bissett and Louise Monez Hill Scholarship to other grants and gifts for undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students. The value of scholarships and grants is that they are gifts that you do not need to repay.


Need help exploring your scholarship options?

Please contact us, as opportunities are growing all the time at Centenary University.

Financial Aid Office

400 Jefferson Street

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

(908) 852-1400 ext. 2350

(908) 813-2632

[email protected]


Federal loans and grants and New Jersey state programs are also available.

Here is your guide to what is available

Scholarships for transfer students


Transfer students qualify for a number of scholarships and grants: 


AwardCumulative college GPAAnnual amountSemester amount
Faculty Scholarship3.90 or above$14,000$7,000
Whitney Scholarship3.50 – 3.89$13,000
$6,500
Trustee Scholarship3.00 – 3.49$11,500
$5,750
Achievement Award2.50 – 2.99$10,000
$5,000

*Merit is renewed every year at last year’s level

Scholarship application: Centenary University


We CU at Centenary University—and qualifying for scholarships and grants are a way to make your education more affordable. In fact, 95% of incoming freshmen receive grants and/or scholarships every year. The value of scholarships and grants is that they are gifts that you do not need to repay.


We invite you to fill in this form in addition to applying for federal and state programs. We award over $18 million in scholarships and grants every year—and you might qualify. Applications are accepted between October 15th to April 1st.

If you are a currently enrolled student, please provide your ID number.
Please fill in a separate application for each scholarship. We urge you to apply to every one for which you may qualify.
Please tell us more about your interest in this area and about your future career plans. We aren't looking for an essay. Just tell us briefly in 50 to 150 words.
Again, you are welcome to be brief. 100 to 200 words is all we seek.
Please respond in 50 to 150 words.