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JLEP Announces Availability of 2024 Scholarship Applications

The JLEP will be awarding three $4,000 college scholarships to college bound women who reside in Union County.

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Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield, Heidi Martindell or Laura Lanigan

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T: (908) 709-1177 Email: President@jlepnj.org

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ELIZABETH-PLAINFIELD ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

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CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY February 8, 2024 – The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) is pleased to announce that in 2024 we will be awarding three $4,000 scholarships to college bound women who reside in Union County and demonstrate a passion for volunteerism.

The JLEP believes that volunteerism is a vital force in our community, and we support young women who share our passion by awarding scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer activities. The scholarships will be awarded in May 2024.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants are asked to complete the application form, write a 300-to-400-word essay about their volunteer experiences, and provide two letters of recommendation. The application form is available on our website, www.jlepnj.org, or can also be obtained by sending a request via email to scholarship@jlepnj.org or by leaving a message with your address and/or email address at 908-709-1177.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 5, 2024. There will be a formal presentation of the scholarships to the recipients at the JLEP’s Annual Dinner on May 22nd, 2024.

To find out more about the League’s scholarship program or about how to join as a member, please contact the League at 908-709-1177, via email at scholarship@jlepnj.org, or visit our website at www.jlepnj.org.

ABOUT the Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield

The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield is a chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. and is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Learn more: www.jlepnj.org.

For more information about the Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield, please contact:

Heidi Martindell or Laura Lanigan, Co-Presidents 2023-2024

Tel. (908)709-1177 / E: president@jlepnj.org

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