$20K in 2023 Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Scholarships Now Available

Sparta VFW Post #7248 announced it will be providing nine 2023 Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas scholarships totaling $20K to be used towards winners’ 2023-2024 academic year postsecondary educational-related expenses.

“Sparta VFW Post #7248 is dedicated to serving Veterans and their families in Sussex County, New Jersey, and is committed to supporting their needs both physically and financially,” said Sparta VFW Commander Peter Litchfield. “Through these scholarships, the VFW is providing Veterans and/or their immediate family members with a valuable opportunity to further their education and careers, and to contribute to their communities in new and meaningful ways. Whether students are working towards a degree or obtaining a certification, these scholarships will provide financial assistance to assist them in reaching their goals.”

One $4K scholarship, two $3K scholarships, two $2K scholarships, and four $1.5K scholarships will be awarded. At least one scholarship has been designated to be awarded to an applicant pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree. The application deadline is April 3, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 14, 2023, and scholarship checks will be awarded during a ceremony at the Sparta VFW April 26, 2023.

Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Committee Chairperson Rosemarie Russell said, “Proceeds from our 2022 Christmas tree sales, our annual clambake fundraiser, a $3K donation from Thorlabs, private donations to the Sparta VFW, and donations from private donors in memory of Korean War Veteran Ralph Rojas contributed to this year’s overwhelming dollar amount.”

In order to qualify for a 2023 Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Scholarship, applicants must be Sussex County, New Jersey Veteran, spouses of Sussex County, New Jersey Veteran, or dependents of Sussex County, New Jersey Veterans pursuing either a technical/trade school or an undergraduate/postgraduate degree; active duty military personnel stationed at Picatinny Arsenal or said personnel dependents; or Sussex County, New Jersey students who have been accepted into an ROTC program or a service academy/school.

Applicants must submit a completed application form (available online at http://bit.ly/3HVgLay) and through the Sparta VFW Facebook page: www.facebook.com/spartavfw). Applicants will receive confirmation of application receipt by email. Applicants may request an emailed application form by contacting Rosemarie Russell at 347-661-4233 or [email protected].

2023 Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Scholarship recipients will be selected by the scholarship committee based upon Veteran status, character and academic achievement. Phone or in-person interviews may be conducted if deemed necessary. Scholarships can be applied for annually provided qualifications and residency requirements remain fulfilled.

Questions regarding 2023 Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Scholarships may be directed to Rosemarie Russell at 347-661-4233 or [email protected].

The William B. Sanford Memorial VFW Post #7248 was formed by a group of Sparta World War II Veterans over sixty years ago and is still in existence today at 66 Main Street, Sparta, New Jersey. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/spartavfw.