Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Foundation

Camden County Prosecutors Office
25 North 5th St.
Camden, NJ 08102
E-mail: julie_benegar@ccprosecutor.org

Harry Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship
Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship
Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
John S. Stamler Memorial Scholarship

Harry Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for New Jersey resident accepted for admission to law school. Must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis on domestic violence or hate crimes prosecutions. Must attend law school in New Jersey. Focus: Law/Legal Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; interview; financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/15. Contact: Julie, julie_benegar@ccprosecutor.org.

Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for New Jersey resident pursuing legal studies at a New Jersey accredited law school. Must be U.S. citizen. Must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor. Focus: Law/Legal Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; interview; financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/15. Contact: Julie, julie_benegar@ccprosecutor.org.

Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for New Jersey resident pursuing legal studies at a New Jersey law school or graduate school. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must exhibit an interest in and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs. Focus: Law/Legal Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; interview; financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/15. Contact: Julie, julie_benegar@ccprosecutor.org.

John S. Stamler Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for New Jersey resident and sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. Must also demonstrate financial need. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: police/firefighting.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; interview; financial need analysis. Deadline: 6/15. Contact: Julie, julie_benegar@ccprosecutor.org.