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New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking

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The Coalition Scholarship Program

The NJCAHT has a rolling scholarship program that awards scholarships to eligible applicants on a quarterly basis.

Eligible applicants must be:

  • A current high school senior attending a college, university, or technical school for Fall semester
  • A current college student attending a college or university
  • A survivor of human trafficking who is pursuing their GED or continuing education
  • All recipients must be New Jersey based.

Deadlines are as follow: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31

For more information, read our Guidelines and Priorities below, or contact info@safernj.org.

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  • This program is open to New Jersey-based trafficking survivors (sex or labor trafficked survivors of all genders) as well as graduating high school seniors and current college students with a strong record of advocating for human rights and standing against human trafficking.
  • An essay is required (2 pages double spaced) reflecting upon and articulating how their education and future career goals will contribute to raising awareness/prevention of human trafficking, or survivor applicants may write about their hopes for the future after experiencing trafficking.
  • A letter of recommendation is required from an educator or community leader familiar with the applicant's status as a trafficking survivor or familiar with the applicant’s experience in human rights and/or human trafficking advocacy and character.
  • Online applications are accepted and awarded on a quarterly basis due March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
  • Late applications are not accepted. Applications will be reviewed, and recipients will be selected by a committee of NJCAHT members. Scholarships will be awarded in the month following the application deadline.