The Kimbelyn S. Campbell Scholarship

Empowering Newark girls to rise, one skilled future at a time.

About the Scholarship

The Kimbelyn S. Campbell Scholarship is a $1,000 annual award presented by The Campbell House to honor the legacy and mission of our founder. It supports a young woman graduating from a Newark high school who is ready to pursue her dreams through trade or vocational education.

This scholarship celebrates the girls who lead with heart, work with their hands, and build bold futures.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a high school senior currently living in Newark, NJ
Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Be accepted into a trade or vocational school in any field
Show a strong record of community service
Submit all required materials listed below.

What You’ll Need to Apply

Please be prepared to upload the following:

Choose one of the prompts below and upload a short essay (300–500 words):
Prompt 1:
“What trade are you passionate about, and how do you see it shaping your future? How would this scholarship support your next steps?”
Prompt 2:
“Tell us about a challenge you’ve faced and how it shaped who you are. What does success look like to you now—and how are you working toward it?”
High school transcript
Proof of acceptance into a trade/vocational program
2–3 letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or mentors