Scholarships and Grants

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

NJFC & PACES or

Private Scholarships

NJFC Scholarship and PACES

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New Jersey Foster Care
Scholars Program

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

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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.

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

Private Grants and Scholarships

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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.

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.

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Camp Scholarships

embrella’s summer camp scholarships for foster children in NJ give children in foster care the chance to attend a week of overnight camp where they can flourish and build self-confidence while having fun.

Private Grants & Scholarships Team

Program
Coordinator

development@embrella.org

Director of Development

development@embrella.org

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.

Scholarships and Grants

NJFC Scholarship and PACES

New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

Pathways to Academic and Career Exploration to Success (PACES)

Outreach

Mailing List

Resources for Foster Youth

NJFC Scholarship and PACES Coach Team

Scholarship Coordinator Schools A-G & U-Z

Scholarship Coordinator Schools H-Q

Scholarship Coordinator Schools R-T

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Coordinator

Scholarship Programs Manager

Director of Scholarship Programs

Private Grants and Scholarships

Private Grants and Scholarships for High School Seniors

Private Grants and Scholarships for College Students

Camp Scholarships

Private Grants & Scholarships Team

Program Coordinator

Director of Development

New Jersey Foster Care
Scholars Program

Scholarship Coordinator
Schools A-G & U-Z

Scholarship Coordinator
Schools H-Q

Scholarship Coordinator
Schools R-T

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

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

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

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

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

Program
Coordinator