William T. Lewis, Jr. (WTL, Jr.) Scholarship Fund, Inc. Application

The William T. Lewis, Jr. (WTL, Jr.) Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to students from single-parent/guardian households who are determined to make a difference in the world.

This year the WTL, Jr. Scholarship Board is pleased to offer scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for seniors graduating from Brunswick High School who plan to attend an accredited four year university or college. Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA) and be from a single parent/guardian home. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstration of leadership skills, and community involvement.

Download the application here.

All applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2025 for consideration. If any item or portion of the application is missing, the entire application will be disqualified.

Requirements

To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit:

A completed application, signed by the student, parent/guardian and school guidance counselor
An official high school transcript with SAT/ACT scores
Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a school official/teacher; the other a personal reference from an adult who is not a relative (ex. Church official, employer, family friend, etc)
Your type-written, double-spaced 200-300 word essay

Please note, if selected you must submit proof of acceptance and registration to an accredited four-year university or college.

How to Submit an Application

Send all application materials to the below address; must be postmarked no later March 31, 2025 for consideration.

William T. Lewis Jr. Scholarship Fund Inc.

P.O. Box 43083

Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043

Or send all application materials via email to wtljrscholarship@gmail.com.