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The Elizabeth O Shear Foundation
Everything below comes from the foundation’s Form 990-PF (tax period ending 2024-12-31) — the public filing where a foundation that accepts applications must state who to contact, how to apply, its deadlines, and its restrictions. Free to read, always.
Who is eligible
Restrictions are quoted from the filing’s own words. A foundation’s mailing address doesn’t always decide who’s eligible — the restriction text above does.
How to apply
Application contact
- Alan S Gerber Esq
- PO Box 605 · Somers Point, NJ, 08244
- Phone: (609) 432-6045
- Email: [email protected]
Deadline
Next expected deadline: April 1, 2027 (annual cycle, computed from the filing — confirm the current date with the foundation).
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The Elizabeth O Shear Foundation — frequently asked
Who is eligible for The Elizabeth O Shear Foundation?
The foundation's filing states: "Any student is eligible to receive aid from thisscholarship foundation who can provide verifiableinformation in response to the following requirements:1. Graduating high school senior of one of the following schools located in Southern Ocean County New Jersey: - Lacey Township High School - Pinelands Regional High School - Southern Regional High School - Barnegat High School - The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science(M.A.T.E.S.) ONLY if they come from the sending disticts of Barnegat, Lacey, Pineland and Southern. Other students are not eligible. - Performing Arts Academy of OCVTS ONLY if they come from the sending disticts of Barnegat, Lacey, Pineland and Southern. Other students are not eligible.2. Minimum grade point average of 3.5 (B+) on a 4.0 system.3. Minimum SAT score of 1100, excluding the writing portion.4. Top 20% of high school class.5. Must submit application by the deadline, Wednesday, March 1, 2024.Scholarship:A student may receive up to $2,500 a year f" Always confirm current eligibility with the foundation before applying.
What is the deadline for The Elizabeth O Shear Foundation?
The filing lists "April 1st" — an annual cycle; the next expected deadline is April 1, 2027. Filings are annual, so confirm the current date with the foundation.
How do I apply to The Elizabeth O Shear Foundation?
From the filing: "Please attach to the application the following:***Please remember that all essays should be double spaced in either Times New Roman or Arial in font size 12 with 1 inch margins. Please specify which essay you are writing about.Essays (2 required)Essay 1: Please give a one-page description of your accomplishments while you were a student. This should include activities you have been active in at school and the community level. You should also briefly discuss your career plans that you hope to pursue after college.Essay 2: Please select one (1) of the following topics. This should be a well-developed essay. Your essay should be neatly typed, double spaced in Times New Roman or Ariel font (size 12), with one-inch margins. It goes without saying, grammar, spelling and punctuation count.1. Describe something you are passionate about. What makes it so appealing? How do you learn more about it?2. In a well-developed essay, tell us your favorite song, movie or bok and how it relates to you.Add" Applications go to the contact listed on this page in Somers Point, NJ.
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Where this information comes from
Every fact on this page is published from the foundation’s own IRS Form 990-PF for the tax period ending 2024-12-31 (EIN 226803705). Part XV of that form is where a private foundation that accepts unsolicited applications must tell the IRS — and the public — who to send applications to, what to include, any deadlines, and any restrictions on awards. Most of these programs are never listed on scholarship search sites; the filing is often the only public record they exist.