Watts Scholarship for Mountainside Applicants Now Open

The Blanche M. and George L. Watts Mountainside Community Foundation is now accepting applications from graduating high school seniors residing in Mountainside — regardless of their school’s location — to assist them in attending college or a university within the United States. The scholarship committee will also consider applications from students applying to associate degree programs at community colleges and certificate programs at accredited technical or trade schools.

The Foundation annually provides one or more college scholarships, in an amount of up to $20,000, that’s payable in eight semi-annual installments of up to $2,500. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, academic competency (we are not necessarily looking for “A” students), community involvement, and merit.

Mr. and Mrs. Watts were longtime Mountainside residents when they passed. Mrs. Watts was a schoolteacher, and Mr. Watts was employed by Western Electric. Their Foundation was created in 2005 to support a range of community needs — from providing local students with scholarship assistance and helping the school district fund important educational programs to supporting charitable organizations and volunteer-run departments that benefit Mountainside residents.

To apply, create a profile in the CFNJ online portal and complete the application by April 1, 2026.

Any questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Colleen Smith at csmith@cfnj.org or 973-267-5502.