Applications are due by December 7th, 2026

The Jeanine Willis Scholarship was established by NJYS to honor the numerous contributions Jeanine Willis made to youth soccer in the state of New Jersey and beyond. Jeanine was NJYS’s first Executive Director and also served as a member of the Board of NJYS for a number of years. Jeanine was devoted to enriching the overall soccer experience for all NJYS players.

All applications along with a short essay and High School transcript must be received by December 7th, 2026.

The essay should show the applicants involvement in NJYS State Cup, as well as their commitment to volunteerism and leadership.

Scholarship winners will be chosen by NJYS and notified in December.

Winners will receive an award and be recognized at the 2027 NJYS Awards Celebration presented by RWJBarnabas Health on February 7th, 2027.

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1. Applicant's Name

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2. Applicant's Address

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4. Applicant's Phone Number

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5. Applicant's Gender

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6. Applicant's Club Affiliation

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7. Name of Club President

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8. Years/Age Groups Played

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9. Name of High School

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10. Applicant's Class Rank

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11. GPA

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12. Colleges Applied To:

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13. ESSAY: To be written by the applicant (max 500 words) and address the following:

  • Explanation of what soccer means to them and they demonstrate leadership in their roles on their team/club.
  • Their experience playing in a least two NJYS State Cup tournaments.
  • Describe how they are involved in volunteerism in their everyday lives.

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14. High School Transcript/Copy of School Record

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