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

Scholarships are now administered in Blackbaud Award Management (BAM), which can be accessed via PirateNet.

How to Apply:

• Apply online through PirateNet using your Seton Hall University username and password.
• Start with the General Application to be guided towards further scholarship opportunities that fit your profile.
• Explore all scholarships under the “Opportunities” tab.