Somerset Hills YMCA Announces Four Scholarship Opportunities for Students

The Somerset Hills YMCA is inviting local high school and college students to apply for four scholarships recognizing excellence in academics, athletics, volunteerism and leadership.

The Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mount Airy Road in Basking Ridge, said it is administering the four scholarships with a focus on youth development. The John Fanning Scholarship, Chairman’s CIT Leadership Award and the Tannenbaum Family Scholarship are due by April 3. The Millicent Fenwick Scholarship is due by April 24.

According to the Somerset Hills YMCA, the scholarship descriptions are as follows:

• The John Fanning Scholarship Award recognizes a high school senior from the Somerset Hills Area who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and leadership in the community while pursuing excellence in academics. The award of $1,000, which must be used only for educational purposes.
• The Millicent Fenwick Scholarship Award is a need-based scholarship and recognizes a High School senior or a full time matriculating student from the Somerset Hills area in good standing and maintaining at least a 2.50 GPA each semester. This scholarship is a one year, one time award of $1,000 - $2,000.
• The Tannenbaum Family Scholarship Award has been established to recognize a member of the Somerset Hills YMCA who is a high school senior or matriculating college student seeking a career in sports. Applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by a supervisor or member of the YMCA senior management team. The scholarship is a one year, one time award of $1,000 - $2,500 and funds are to be used only for educational purposes.
• The Chairman’s CIT Leadership Award has been established by the Chairman of the Somerset Hills YMCA Board of Directors. This scholarship affords the opportunity for high school students to participate in the Somerset Hills YMCA Counselor in Training summer program. Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students entering 9th or 10th grade in September.

For more information or for scholarship applications, visit the Somerset Hills YMCA website.