Ruth Foley Scholarship

Additional Information

Ruth G. Foley was the only child of Benjamin Foley, who was general manager of The Newark News for many years. Ms. Foley was a lifelong resident of West Orange, New Jersey. She earned her M.A. degree from the College of Education in 1956. Ruth was a physical education teacher in the Orange Public School System and a world traveler. She established a scholarship for education students who give evidence of financial need. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis, and recipients may reapply each year.

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.