Application Requirements
- Must be an African-American high school graduate of Glen Rock High School or Ridgewood High School.
- Scholarships support recipients throughout all four years of undergraduate college education.
- Award recipients must attend the annual awards luncheon in June or have a representative present.
- Only transcripts bearing the official high school letterhead, whether official or unofficial, will be accepted.
- A brief statement (no more than two paragraphs) summarizing your academic career, key achievements, and reasons for applying is required.
Key Dates
- Applications must be requested each year by January 15th to receive a scholarship, grant, or aid if applying by mail.
- Applications must be received no later than February 15th of each year.
Mark your calendar early — request your application by January 15 and submit all materials by February 15 each year.
Getting Started
Submit Your Application
Applications are requested each year by January 15th and must be received no later than February 15th. The forms below remain available for reference; contact us if you have questions about the next cycle.
Applications for the current award cycle are closed. You may still view the application forms below for reference. New applications open each year — request yours by January 15 and submit by February 15.
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About Our Scholarship Program
Read about who we support, meet past recipients, and discover what makes the Order of the Lamp scholarship special.
Our Program