Main Kean scholarship portal and office:
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Scholarship Services (Kean University Foundation): central hub for institutional scholarships and application portal.
Action step: once admitted or enrolled, create or log into your Kean scholarship account, filter by “College of Business and Public Management,” and apply to all business/finance awards you qualify for.
Scholarships specific to Business & Finance majors:
These are typically awarded through the Kean Foundation or School/College competitive processes. Criteria often include GPA thresholds and demonstrated financial need.
Read more at https://www.kean.edu/offices/financial-aid/scholarship-services/college-business-and-public-management-scholarships
| Scholarship Name |
Eligibility |
Notes |
| Abner and Norma Benisch Endowed Scholarship |
Business or Education majors, strong involvement |
3.25+ GPA suggested (Kean University) |
| Barbara Ann Kloss ’76 Annual Scholarship |
Business Administration majors |
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Kean University) |
| David A. Kirpan Annual Scholarship for Business & Entrepreneurship |
NJ residents, business majors |
3.25+ GPA + financial need (Kean University) |
| Northfield Bank Foundation Annual Scholarship |
Business & finance-related majors |
NJ/NY residency required (Kean University) |
| Salvador Garcia Annual Memorial Scholarship |
Accounting, finance, marketing majors |
3.0+ GPA + financial need (Kean University) |
| Tyronne Webb Jr. Annual Scholarship |
Rising juniors/seniors |
3.0+ GPA + need (Kean University) |
| Many more College of Business and Public Management awards |
Varies |
Full list on Kean website (Kean University) |
Application Tip: Many of Kean’s Foundation scholarships use a common application that opens every year (often October–March) — so apply early. https://www.kean.edu/sites/default/files/2024-11/Financial-Aid-FactSheet_2024-25_v12_web.pdf
🌎 II. External Scholarships & Grants for Business / Finance Majors
These are available nationwide and not specific to Kean — meaning you can apply while enrolled there.
📌 Free Scholarship Search Tools
Before applying individually below, use these platforms to find more options tailored to your profile (major, GPA, background, etc.):
📌 Sample External Scholarships for Business & Finance
Here are specific awards (with approximate deadlines in 2026 where applicable):
| Scholarship |
Typical Award |
Focus |
| ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship |
~$50,000 |
General (business majors can apply) (Sallie) |
| Niche $25,000 “No Essay” Scholarship |
~$25,000 |
General (business majors eligible) (Sallie) |
| Women in Finance Scholarship |
~$20,000 |
For finance majors identifying as women (College Raptor) |
| AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students |
~$10,000 |
Focused on accounting (closely related to finance) (Scholarships) |
| RMA Foundation Scholarship |
~$15,000 |
Risk management and finance interest (Scholarships) |
| New York Financial Writers’ Assoc Scholarship |
~$2,500 |
Journalism / finance writing (Scholarships) |
| Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award |
~$10,000 |
Based on leadership efforts and business interest (Scholarships) |
| ISNA Amana Mutual Funds Scholarship |
~$10,000 |
Business/finance majors (varied criteria) (Scholarships) |
🔹 Important: Application deadlines often occur throughout the year (some early in spring) — so track them carefully.
💸 III. Federal & State Grants (Free Money You Don’t Repay)
📍 Federal Grants
📍 State Grants
⚠️ Pro Tip: Always complete the FAFSA annually (priority deadlines, e.g., March 1 for 2026-27 at Kean) to maximize federal and state grant eligibility.
New Jersey grants you should claim
As a Kean (NJ public) student, you should maximize NJ state aid in addition to federal Pell.
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Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)
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For NJ residents enrolled full‑time at approved NJ institutions in 2025–2026.
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https://berkeleycollege.edu/catalogs/undergraduate-2025-2026/financial-aid/new-jersey-state-financial-aid/index.html
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Award range roughly $2,000–$14,000+ $2,000–$14,000+ per academic year depending on need and school.
- https://catalog.georgian.edu/undergraduate/financial-information/types-financial-aid/nj-state-grant/
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Administered by NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA).
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How to apply:
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File FAFSA or NJ Alternative Financial Aid Application by state deadlines for 2025–2026 and 2026–2027.
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Check deadlines: https://www.hesaa.org/Pages/StateDeadlinesNextAY.aspx
IV. Accounting scholarships for college and high school students - Deadlines are usually early Janauary
The NJCPA Scholarship Fund supports more than 60 students each year. Scholarship recipients share a vision for achieving in the accounting profession as a CPA. Are you an academic achiever? If so, learn more about the program criteria and consider applying for a scholarship. Read more about applying at https://www.njcpa.org/build-career/become-a-cpa/scholarships
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship Fund
Many students struggle to obtain a college degree due to the rising costs of education. To address this need, the Hearthstone Scholarship Fund was established in 2009. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to low-income students who reside in a Hearthstone property or in the surrounding community. Accepting Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year 12/1/2025 - 3/31/2026. Read more or to apply at https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/scholarship
NABA (National Association of Black Accountants) Scholarships – business/finance focus
🔗 https://nabainc.org/scholarships/
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