Sister Rose Thering Fund Scholarship Application Form
This tuition award is intended for educators in public, private and parochial or religious schools.
- Scholarship tuition covers a 3-credit course for one semester.
- University fees are the responsibility of the applicant and are payable to Seton Hall University.
- Teachers may seek assistance for up to 12 credits (usually 4 courses) through the Fund, which can then be applied to matriculated status upon acceptance into the degree program, or can request the Certificate in Jewish-Christian Studies upon of completion of these 12 credits.
- Seton Hall University offers the M.A. degree in Jewish-Christian Studies (JCST), which requires 36 credit hours in the College of Arts and Sciences. Application to matriculate should be made directly to the Department.
- The SRTF award does not constitute nor necessitate acceptance for matriculation in the graduate degree program.
- Applicants are responsible to pay the University fee and the technology fees each semester. For more information, visit the University Tuition and Fees page.
- The recipient of an SRTF Scholarship is required to attend the Scholarship Awards Program (announced each semester) and other SRTF events when announced.
First Time SRTF Scholarship Applicants
Application deadline:
- Fall: June 15
- Spring: November 30
If you have questions about the SRTF application or required documentation, please contact [email protected].
The following documentation is required for first-time SRTF Scholarship applicants:
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Application Form: Completed and signed SRTF application form by the application deadline.
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Two Letters of Recommendation: Please ask two professional/academic references to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Signed letters may be submitted hardcopy by mail, scanned and forwarded via e-mail to [email protected].
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Proof of Employment: A letter from your principal or superintendent is required, confirming your employment at the school or school district. Teachers/educators in Catholic schools are eligible for a reduced tuition discount. A letter from the Catholic School Principal is required confirming your employment at the school, In addition, the Catholic School Teacher Discount Application Form must be submitted to qualify for the discount. The form is available here.
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Eligibility for District Funding: Please include a letter or documentation from the principal or school district superintendent indicating whether any tuition assistance funds are available to be used toward the course you selected. Also indicate the maximum amount you can receive. Please include this statement even if funding is not available.
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Online Interview: The Scholarship Committee will schedule a brief online interview with the first-time applicant at a mutually convenient time to learn more about the applicant’s motivation and background.
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Essay: In a separate document, please submit a 500-word essay indicating:
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- why you are interested in this program;
- how you personally relate to this field of study;
- how you expect this program will enhance your curriculum or lesson plans;
- how it will impact your personal advancement.
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Please be as specific as possible.*
* As the heart of your application, your essay is particularly important. The SRTF Scholarship Committee will pay specific attention to how you express and present yourself in this document.
University Fees
University and technology fees are the responsibility of the student, and must be
paid directly to the University at the beginning of the semester to avoid late fees.
Current fees can be found on this page.
Scholarship Award Notification
Each semester the SRTF Scholarship Committee reviews and evaluates the applications
submitted. A limited allocation of scholarship funding is available each semester.
Each applicant will receive a letter to notify them as to whether they have been awarded
a scholarship for the upcoming semester. Upon notification, students will need to
register for the course requested.
Responsibilities of Scholarship Recipients
Recipients of SRTF scholarships are required to attend events and activities hosted
by the Fund during the academic year, and will be expected to participate in light
administrative duties for these programs. Your presence at these events is important
as an opportunity to give back and as a way to meet our donors and supporters whose
generosity provide the gift of the scholarship you have received.
Returning SRTF Applicants
Complete the SRTF Scholarship Application Form available online. The completed application and required supporting documentation can also be mailed to:
The Sister Rose Thering Fund Scholarship Committee
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
Application deadline:
- Fall: June 15
- Spring: November 30
If you have questions about the SRTF application or required documentation, please contact - [email protected].
Please note: Eligibility for scholarship award is contingent upon the successful completion of any prior courses taken. Returning applicants must be in good academic standing.
The following documentation is required for returning SRTF Scholarship applicants by the application deadline:
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Application Form: Completed and signed SRTF application form by the application deadline.
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Proof of Employment: If you have changed teaching positions or schools, please submit a letter from your principal/superintendent confirming your employment at the school. Please note for Catholic school teachers: Proof of employment is required each time you apply for the scholarship to ensure continued eligibility for the tuition discount.
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Letters of Recommendation: Returning students who have not changed employment may use the references on file.
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Eligibility for District Funding: Please include a letter or documentation from the principal or district superintendent indicating whether any tuition assistance funds are available to be used toward the course you selected. Also indicate the maximum amount you can receive. Please include this statement even if funding is not available.