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 Green
Scholarship Coordinator
Schools A-G & T-Z

qgreen@embrella.org

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Muneeza Chaudhry
Scholarship Coordinator
Schools H-Q

mchaudhry@embrella.org

Blue Circle - Sierra Ingram

Sierra Ingram
Scholarship Coordinator
Schools R-S

singram@embrella.org

Blue Circle - Anika Bedford

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

abeckford@embrella.org

Blue Circle - Angela Fox

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

afox@embrella.org

Blue Circle - Kisa

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

rowens@embrella.org

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

kbattle@embrella.org

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

bhill@embrella.org

Sandy

Sandra White
Administrative Coordinator

swhite@embrella.org

Ebony

Ebony Lenard
Scholarship Programs Manager

elenard@embrella.org

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Narissa Jones
Director of Scholarship Programs

njones@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.

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

Private Grants and Scholarships for High School Seniors
Private Grants and Scholarships for College Students and Camp Scholarships
Sandy

Sandra White
Scholarship
Administrative Coordinator

swhite@embrella.org

narissa

Narissa Jones
Director of
Scholarship Programs

njones@embrella.org

Michaela

Micháela Murray
Director of Development

mmurray@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.