Jerome D. Greco Scholarship

Additional Information

Jerome D. Greco's earned an M.A.E. from the College of Education and Human Services in 1967. A banker by profession, Jerry was also a dedicated community volunteer, working with the Boys and Girls Club, the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Two Hundred Club of Essex County. He served as president of the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders during the 1980's and was mayor of Verona.

A staunch supporter of the University's Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and a past president of the Seton Hall Alumni Association, Jerry was the recipient of the 1990 College of Education and Human Services Distinguished Alumnus Award. In April 1999, he was honored with the University's Humanitarian Award for representing the ideals and mission of Seton Hall with integrity and generosity.

The Jerome D. Greco Scholarship acknowledges Jerry's commitment not only to Seton Hall, but also to public service. Recipients of this scholarship must be New Jersey residents enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services who, with this financial help, will reflect and enhance the University's mission of servant leadership in their professional and community lives, as Jerry did.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a declared undergraduate Education major in good academic standing.
• Must be enrolled full-time and have at least one more undergraduate course year to complete.
• Award will be based on completed applications, references, academic record, financial need, service activities and performance in the field (Incomplete applications or applications that do not follow instructions will not be considered).
• The award is for the academic year (Fall and Spring) and the amount is dependent on available funding.
• The Deadline for Incoming First-Year and Transfer Students for the Fall 2023 semester is March 15.

Application Procedures

Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Seton Hall’s school code is 002632. Only applicants with filed and processed FAFSAs can be considered.

To apply as a current student, click here.

To apply as a prospective student, click here.

Please provide your References (2) with the following link: CHDCM Scholarship Recommendation Form.