Reverend Dr. Thomas Johnson Scholarship Award

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Ridgewood & Glen Rock seeks to award scholarships to candidates who have performed well academically, contributed to their community in a positive way, and demonstrated character in their lives. 

The Reverend Thomas Johnson Scholarship will be awarded to a student in excellent academic standing (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher), a balance of extra-curricular activities and community service, who will be attending an institution of higher learning (defined above). Only graduating seniors will be eligible to receive the Rev. Dr. Thomas Johnson Scholarship Award. Only students that reside in Glen Rock and Ridgewood are eligible to apply. The amount of The Reverend Thomas Johnson Scholarship Award is not to exceed $1500. 

  • Each year the scholarship committee will identify graduating high school seniors who may be eligible to receive a scholarship award. Eligible students include those in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher), with a balance of extra-curricular activities, community/volunteer service. Eligible students must also provide documentation of acceptance to an institution of higher learning. Institutions of post-high school study, to include four-year accredited colleges, 2-year community colleges, and trade/vocational schools.

  • Applications for scholarship will be available online to students in the spring of each year. The deadline for submitting a completed application will be determined upon distribution of applications each calendar year.

    Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Academics (cumulative GPA- copies of transcripts must be attached), Extracurricular

    Activities (sports, clubs, hobbies/special interests, family activities), community service and volunteer work, personal essay, and two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. The Scholarship Committee will review applications and render a decision by no later than June 30th of the calendar year.

  • The deadline for the 2023-2024 scholarship application is May 28, 2023.