Morris Educational Foundation Opened Award Applications
Ten $5,000 scholarships are available for Morristown High School alumni to help pay student loans.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Scholarships
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The Morris Educational Foundation has opened the application period for ten Myles Smiled on You awards. These $5,000 grants are designed to help Morristown High School graduates pay off existing college or trade school student loans.
Why it matters
The program aims to ease the financial burden of student debt for local alumni who attended Morristown High School. By commemorating a former student, the foundation provides direct economic relief for post-secondary education costs.
The foundation is offering ten individual awards worth $5,000 each. Applicants must be alumni of Morristown High School to qualify for the funding.
The players
Morris Educational Foundation
This local organization provides funding and scholarships to support students and alumni within the community.
Myles Mislavsky
He was a 2013 graduate of Morristown High School whose memory is honored by these specific educational awards.
The details
Applicants can submit their information through an online portal to compete for the grants. The awards were established to honor Myles Mislavsky, who graduated from the local high school in 2013.
Timeline
Myles Mislavsky graduated from Morristown High School in 2013.
Applications for the award opened on October 1, 2026.
The application period closes on October 30, 2026.
Recipients are scheduled to be selected in November 2026.
Culture Shift
This program reflects the growing national trend of community-based foundations using targeted grants to alleviate the long-term impact of student loan debt on young adults. By focusing on local alumni, the foundation addresses the specific economic challenges facing graduates entering the workforce today.
Morristown High School alumni should prepare their financial documentation now to ensure their applications are submitted before the October deadline. Following the selection in November, chosen recipients will receive significant financial support to lower their student loan balances.
The takeaway
Alumni looking for debt relief should complete their applications early to ensure they meet the criteria before the end of the month. Establishing an early deadline allows the committee to review all submissions thoroughly before announcing the winners in November.
Further reading
Learn more about local financial aid opportunities at the Scholarships section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Jersey Hills.
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