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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

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Kean University Foundation Scholarships

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The Kean University Foundation is the university’s primary fundraising and gift-receiving organization. It was founded in 1984 as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that advances the mission of Kean University by pursuing and securing private support to benefit Kean’s students, faculty, programs, and/or facilities.

Who is eligible? 

Admitted undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a degree seeking program can apply. This is a competitive application of Kean's best and brightest students, so be sure to prepare your application thoughtfully. 

Note: International students and non-matriculated students are not eligible to receive foundation funding. 

The 26/27 Kean University Foundation Application will open on December 1.

 

Additional Information 

Selected scholars will be asked to review the scholarship agreement, accept the award, and submit a formal thank you letter to our generous donor.

These steps are all to be completed on the Scholarship Manager website, login here. For help writing a formal thank you letter, please click here.

*Selected scholarship recipients who do not complete the required final steps of reviewing the scholarship agreement, accepting the award, and submitting the formal thank you letter may no longer be eligible to receive the award.

Scholarship awards have no cash value and we reserve the right to reduce the scholarship amount if the total of all federal, state, and other grant/scholarship awards exceed direct costs defined as tuition, university fees, on-campus room and board, if applicable. 

Helpful Tips

  • One single application will enable you to be considered for any scholarship that matches your academic history, program, interests, and other criteria.
  • Be sure to answer each question in the application. The more complete your application, the better your chances of getting matched.  
  • Write a well written thoughtful response to the writing prompt. Take this opportunity to introduce yourself to the Scholarship Committee.
  • Plan your time. As part of the application, it is highly suggested that you submit a letter of recommendation. Request this from an individual who will be able to provide insight as to who you are and some of your success stories. Your recommendation should come from someone other than a family member, such as a former teacher or academic adviser or someone from a volunteer/community services organization. Be sure to provide ample lead time to ensure you are conscientious of their busy schedules.

Ready to create opportunities?

Learn more about how you can engage with Kean University and be part of the growing community of generous donors.  Make your gift to the Kean Fund for Excellence.

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