Scholarships and Grants

Learn more about scholarships and grants that support youth in care.

NJFC & PACES or
Private Scholarships

NJFC Scholarship and PACES

New Jersey Foster Care
Scholars Program

For almost 20 years, embrella has helped thousands of youth in foster care pursue a post-secondary education.

Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES)

The PACES program serves NJFC Scholar-eligible adolescents as they transition out of high school in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Outreach

Contact us for more information on scholarship outreach events in your community or webinars regarding scholarship.

Mailing List

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Resources for Foster Youth

The college application process can be overwhelming for anyone. Here are some resources to make it easier for you!

NJFC Scholarship and PACES Coach Team

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Quanisha Lavarin
Scholarship Coordinator
Schools A-J & U-Z

qlavarin@embrella.org

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Muneeza Chaudhry
Scholarship Coordinator
Schools K-O

mchaudhry@embrella.org

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Dana Taylor
Scholarship Coordinator
Schools P-T

dtaylor@embrella.org

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Julie Dul
PACES Coach
Region 2
(Hunterdon, Middlesex
and Somerset Counties)

jdul@embrella.org

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Lance Johnson
PACES Coach
Region 2
(Hunterdon, Middlesex,
and Somerset Counties)

lajohnson@embrella.org

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PACES Coach
Region 2
(Hunterdon, Middlesex,
and Somerset Counties)

PACES@embrella.org

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Akirah Hlatshwako
PACES Coach
Region 3
(Mercer, Monmouth,
and Ocean Counties)

ahlatshwako@embrella.org

Kylie Kunz

Kylie Kunz
PACES Coach
Region 3
(Mercer, Monmouth,
and Ocean Counties)

kkunz@embrella.org

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Sandra White
Scholarship Programs Administrator

swhite@embrella.org

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Ebony Lenard
Director of
Scholarship Programs
(NJFC)

elenard@embrella.org

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Anika Beckford
Director of
Scholarship Programs (PACES)

abeckford@embrella.org

Private Grants and Scholarships

Private Grants and Scholarships for High School Seniors

embrella also provides privately funded grants and scholarships for New Jersey foster children and children adopted from DCF who are high school seniors.

Scholarships for College Students

Private Grants and Scholarships for College Students

embrella also provides privately funded grants and scholarships for New Jersey foster children and children adopted from DCF who are current College students.

Private Grants & Scholarships Team

Private Grants and Scholarships for High School Seniors and College Students

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Sandra White
Scholarship Programs Administrator

swhite@embrella.org

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Ebony Lenard
Director of
Scholarship Programs
(NJFC)

elenard@embrella.org

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Anika Beckford
Director of
Scholarship Programs (PACES)

abeckford@embrella.org

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Founded in 1972 and incorporated in 1974, embrella, formerly Foster and Adoptive Family Services, serves foster, adoptive and kinship parents in communities throughout NJ. We provide services, support and training opportunities for foster, adoptive and kinship families. We help foster children by offering programs to support them from childhood to young adulthood.