Holmdel, NJ - Graduating seniors have until April 11, 2003 to submit their applications and essays to qualify for one of two $2,500 scholarship offered by the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. Scholarships will be awarded to two graduating seniors from New Jersey who plan to further their education either at a college or university or trade/technical school.

Winners will be notified in early May and will be awarded the scholarship on Monday, May 26, 2003 during the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.

In addition to the scholarship application and proof of acceptance to a college or trade school, all applicants must submit a 250-300 word essay about his/her visit to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, located off the Garden State Parkway at exit 116 in Holmdel. The deadline for application and essay submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2003. Applications may be mailed or delivered to:

NJVVM Scholarship Program
1 Memorial Lane
P.O. Box 648
Holmdel, NJ 07733

For a scholarship application form or more information about the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation, please call (732) 335-0033 or visit the website at http://www.njvvmf.org.