CRANFORD — The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) has announced that in 2024 it will award three $4,000 scholarships to college-bound women who reside in Union County and demonstrate a passion for volunteerism.

The JLEP believes that volunteerism is a vital force in the local community, and it supports young women who share the organization’s passion by awarding scholarships to collegebound high-school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer activities. The scholarships will be awarded in May 2024.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants are asked to complete the application form, write a 300-to-400word essay about their volunteer experiences, and provide two letters of recommendation. The application form is available on the JLEP website, www.jlepnj.org, and also can be obtained by sending a request via email to scholarship@jlepnj.org or by leaving a message with one’s address and/ or email address at (908) 709-1177.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday,April 5, 2024. There will be a formal presentation of the scholarships to the recipients at the JLEP’s Annual Dinner on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

For more information about the League’s scholarship program or about how to join as a member, contact the League at (908) 709-1177 or via email at scholarship@jlepnj.org, or visit www.jlepnj.org.

The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield is a chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. and is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. To learn more, access www.jlepnj.org.