Students ages 17–23 who reside in Monmouth, Ocean, or Middlesex counties and will be attending an accredited college, university, vocational school, or other higher-education institution full-time in the upcoming academic year. 

No. Only students enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year may apply. 

Yes. Current college or vocational school students may apply as long as they meet the age, residency, and full-time enrollment requirements. 

No. Manasquan Bank employees, members of the Board of Directors, and their immediate family members are not eligible. 

All completed applications must be received by April 30, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Scholarship recipients will be notified via email in May 2026. Applicants who do not receive notification by the end of May were not selected this year. 

Please refer to the application form and instructions for a complete list of required documents before applying. 

^{*Applicants must submit either a written essay or a recorded video response to one of the application prompts. (Max 500 words, or 3 minutes in length.)}

For the 2026 scholarship year, 10 scholarships will be awarded, each valued at $2,000. 

All scholarship recipients are invited to a special Scholarship Breakfast hosted by Manasquan Bank. This event provides an opportunity for recipients to meet Bank leadership, share their academic goals, and connect with peers. 

Attendance is highly recommended. The breakfast is an important part of the scholarship experience and offers valuable networking and engagement opportunities. 

Yes. As long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements, you may reapply in future years. 

Applicants can email [email protected].