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 at Glen Rock High School or Ridgewood High School.
Recipients of awards must be present or represented by a third party at the annual awards program held in June.
Official and unofficial transcripts noting only transcripts bearing the high school letterhead will be accepted as part of your application material.
A concise statement summarizing your academic career, key achievements, and reasons for applying in no more than two paragraphs.
Key Dates
Applications must be requested each year by January 15th to receive a scholarship, grant or aid.
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