A Legacy of Lighting the Path for Black leaders
Purpose
Our purpose is to provide African-American high school graduates of Glen Rock and Ridgewood High Schools with financial support for all four years of their undergraduate college education—a unique commitment we have proudly upheld for over 74 years. We are dedicated to helping students identify and achieve their educational goals, guiding them to institutions that best align with their aspirations, supporting career planning, and fostering opportunities for civic engagement and educational assistance. At the heart of our organization is a strong sense of community, ensuring that scholarship recipients have the resources and support they need to thrive in higher education and beyond.
Student Application
Application Requirements:
Must be a student of African American descent.
Must be a student at Glen Rock High School or Ridgewood High School.
Award recipients must attend the annual awards luncheon in June or have a representative present.
Only transcripts bearing the official high school letterhead, whether official or unofficial, will be accepted.
A brief statement (no more than two paragraphs) summarizing your academic career, key achievements, and reasons for applying is required.
Key Dates
Applications must be requested each year by January 15th to receive a scholarship, grant or aid if applying by mail.
Applications must be received no later than February 15 of each year.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
info@theorderofthelamp.com
Address
P.O. Box 314, East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451