The scholarships are awarded for the pursuit of higher education. If no application meets the eligibility and application requirements, the award is not granted that year.
Interested applicants should contact the Cranford High School Guidance Department about the application and deadline.
Who qualifies
- A resident of Cranford, NJ.
- A graduating senior currently playing on the CHS lacrosse team.
- Played at least two seasons for the Cranford Lacrosse Club.
- Eligible to use the scholarship during the next calendar year.
- Not receiving a full-ride scholarship (tuition, room and board, and books) from a college, university or trade or technical school.
Applicants must also be familiar with NCAA regulations on accepting scholarships.
What to submit
- A completed application and essay, available from the CHS Guidance Department.
- A completed Coach's Recommendation Form in a sealed and signed envelope. CLC provides the form to the boys and girls team coaches by February 15.
How it's judged
- Athletic participation. Performing to the best of their ability.
- Leadership. Setting a positive example, being a good role model, showing good sportsmanship.
- Contribution to team. Being a team player and helping others improve.
- Commitment to excellence. Putting in extra work, being dedicated, and striving to be well prepared.
The recipient may or may not be the team's best athlete, but has shown exceptional enthusiasm, participation, effort, spirit and dedication.
It's not about winning or losing but how you played the game.