2025 MTEF Scholarship Descriptions
MTEF Lawrence C. Hesse Sr. Memorial Scholarship
One $10,000 ($2500 per year for four years) for male or female student
This scholarship will be awarded to an MTHS student attending a 4-year college full time in Fall of 2025, following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The Hesse Family has established this award in memory of Lawrence C. Hesse, Sr. Lawrence was the 4th generation CEO/President of The Hesse Companies and owner of Charlie's of Bay Head. He was well known and loved by many in the vast number of communities he touched. He will be remembered for his overwhelming generosity, his love for giving back to the community, and his devotion to family, friends, and everyone he came in contact with.
“Larry” was known to many in the Manchester community and greatly believed in and supported the Manchester Township Education Foundation. This was accomplished through a multitude of sponsorships, donations, and the continuance and expansion of multiple $10K scholarships (The Hesse Family Scholarship, which this scholarship is being renamed in his memory). We at the MTEF will greatly miss meeting and conversing with Larry, and his understanding and willingness to support anything that helped and aided the children of Manchester Township.
The MTEF will award the Lawrence C. Hesse, Sr. Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Hesse family, owners of The Hesse Companies/Ocean County Landfill Corporation. The recipient will receive $2,500* in the first year. This amount is renewable in each of three subsequent years following the initial award, subject to maintaining a grade point average of 2.5 and providing documentation to verify that average in each of the award years, for a total of $10,000.
Please note: All checks will be made payable to the school and mailed to the student. Recipient must provide proper address as listed in application. Failure to provide this by July 30th of each year will result in revocation of the remaining scholarship.
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MTEF Charles J. Hesse III Memorial Scholarship
One $10,000 ($2500 per year for four years) male or female student
This scholarship will be awarded to an MTHS student attending a 4-year college full time in Fall of 2025, following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The MTEF will award The Charles J. Hesse III Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Hesse family and the Ocean County Landfill Corporation. The recipient will receive $2,500 in the first year. This amount is renewable in each of three subsequent years following the initial award, subject to maintaining a grade point average of 2.5 and providing documentation to verify that average in each of the award years, for a total of $10,000.
Mr. Britt Raynor, Senior Vice President of the OCLF, arranged for the establishment of this award in memory of his long-time friend and colleague. Mr. Hesse was known to many in the Manchester community for his generous participation with many programs including the donation of land and oversight of the construction of the Manchester Little League Complex. He was a consistent supporter of the Manchester PTA, the Manchester Toys for Kids program, and many other philanthropic causes in our community. Mr. Hesse had pledged support for the newly-formed Manchester Township Educational Foundation in the early days of the organization’s formation, just prior to his untimely death in 2006.
Please note: All checks will be made payable to the school and mailed to the student. Recipient must provide proper address as listed in application. Failure to provide this by July 30th of each year will result in revocation of the remaining scholarship.
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MTEF Whiting Volunteer First Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship
$10,000 ($2500 per year for four years) - 2 winners
These scholarships will be awarded to an MTHS student attending four-year college full time in the Fall of 2025, following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The MTEF will award this scholarship on behalf of the Whiting First Aid Squad in memory of Elsie Layendecker, who made a generous bequest to the Whiting First Aid Squad. She was living in a senior residence in Whiting when she died in August of 2018 at the age of 95. We know that she was a Marine and served in WWII, and earned the rank of Sergeant. She was also a teacher, and this prompted the Squad to remember her by granting scholarships.
The recipients will receive $2,500 in the first year. The amount is renewable in each of the three consecutive years following the initial award, subject to maintaining a 2.5 grade point average and providing documentation to verify that average in each of the award years for a total of $10,000.
Please note: All checks will be made payable to the school and mailed to the student. Recipient must provide proper address as listed in application. Failure to provide this by July 30th of each year will result in revocation of the remaining scholarship.
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MTEF Whiting Volunteer First Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship for EMT
$1,000 -four awards
This scholarship will be awarded to four MTHS students attending a two or four year college in the Fall of 2025, following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines. Additional criteria are:
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Student pursuing a career in the EMS field (nurse, EMT, Medical Technician, Police or Fire Service.
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GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The MTEF will award this scholarship on behalf of the Whiting First Aid Squad in memory of Elsie Layendecker, who made a generous bequest to the Whiting First Aid Squad. She was living in a senior residence in Whiting when she died in August of 2018 at the age of 95. We know that she was a Marine and served in WWII, and earned the rank of Sergeant. She was also a teacher, and this prompted the Squad to remember her by granting scholarships.
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MTEF Whiting Volunteer First Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship for Trade School
$1,000 for one male or one female
This scholarship will be awarded to one MTHS student attending a trade or vocational school in the Fall of 2025, following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines. Additional criteria are: GPA of 2.0 or higher.
The MTEF will award this scholarship on behalf of the Whiting First Aid Squad in memory of Elsie Layendecker, who made a generous bequest to the Whiting First Aid Squad. She was living in a senior residence in Whiting when she died in August of 2018 at the age of 95. We know that she was a Marine and served in WWII, and earned the rank of Sergeant. She was also a teacher, and this prompted the Squad to remember her by granting scholarships.
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MTEF Dr. William E. DeFeo Scholarship
$1,000 to one student male or female or two $500 awards for two students
MTEF will award either a single $1,000 award or two $500 awards at their discretion. The student(s) must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be attending a two or four year college or other post-secondary school in the fall of 2025. MTEF will select the recipient(s)of this award following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The MTEF is offering this scholarship funded directly through MTEF rather than a sponsor. The scholarship has been named in honor of Dr. William E. Defeo, retired Superintendent of Manchester Township Schools, who served from 1997-2008. He was the driving force behind the founding of the Manchester Township Educational Foundation.
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MTEF River Pointe Men’s Club Scholarship
Four $500 awards - 2 male, 2 female
Two $500 grant will be awarded to two male students and two $500 grants will be awarded to two female students attending a two or four year college or post-secondary school in the fall of 2025. The funds provided by the River Pointe Men’s Club will be distributed following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The River Pointe Men’s Club is part of the River Pointe Community of Manchester Township and they wish to support Manchester students’ post-secondary educational opportunities by providing these two scholarships.
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MTEF River Pointe Women’s Club Scholarship
Two $1,500 awards - 1 male, 1 female
One $1,500 grant will be awarded to a male student and one $1,500 grant will be awarded to a female student attending a two or four year college or post-secondary school in the fall of 2025. The funds provided by the River Pointe Women’s Club will be distributed following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The River Pointe Women’s Club is part of the River Pointe Community of Manchester Township. The club conducts fundraising and provides donations to charitable organizations. The Women's Club is proud to support Manchester students through the MTEF Scholarship Program.
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Chris Tubby and Deborah Wilson Giving Fund Scholarship in Memory of Deborah Wilson
One $1,000 for one male or female student pursing a career in Business, Education, or the Medical field. Scholarship provided by Chris Tubby and Deborah Wilson Giving fund in memory of Deborah Wilson.
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