Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson (left) and Commissioner Allison Eckel presented the 2023 Leading the Way Scholarship award to Favour Oyelade, of Willingboro.
The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council continues to honor and support standout young women by awarding scholarships to those who are aspiring to lead and advocate for other women or pursue careers in STEM, health care, education, law, government and community service.
The commissioners and advisory council announced that applications for Burlington County’s annual Student Scholarship Awards are now being accepted. A total of five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors.
Three of the scholarships are being sponsored by partners Remington & Vernick Engineers, Virtua Health and the Alice Paul Institute.
The scholarships are divided into the following categories:
Burlington County and Remington & Vernick Engineers STEM Innovation Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding female graduating senior from Burlington County who is continuing her education and interested in pursuing a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) field. To apply, visit https://burlingtoncountynj.formstack.com/forms/stem_scholarship_2024.
Burlington County and Virtua Health Light Maker Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding female graduating senior from Burlington County who is interested in pursuing a career in health care. To apply, visit https://burlingtoncountynj.formstack.com/forms/virtua_health_light_maker_2024.
Burlington County Alice Paul Champion Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding female graduating senior from Burlington County who has demonstrated leadership and advocacy on women’s issues. To apply visit, https://burlingtoncountynj.formstack.com/forms/alice_paul_champion_2024.
Burlington County Educating the Future Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding female graduating senior from Burlington County who is interested in pursuing a career in education. To apply, visit https://burlingtoncountynj.formstack.com/forms/educating_the_future_2024.
Burlington County Leading the Way Scholarship: Presented to an outstanding female graduating senior from Burlington County who has demonstrated leadership ability and is interested in pursuing a career in Law, Government or Community Service. To apply, visit https://burlingtoncountynj.formstack.com/forms/leading_the_way_2024.
All applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 29.
An announcement about award winners will be made in April and recipients will be invited to receive their award and scholarship at a presentation on Tuesday, April 30.
