2024 MTEF Scholarship Descriptions
MTEF Lawrence C. Hesse Sr. Memorial Scholarship
$10,000 ($2500 per year for four years)
This scholarship will be awarded to an MTHS student attending a 4-year college full time in Fall of 2023, 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 out to and mailed to the verified School Bursar’s office for the benefit of the recipient. Recipient must provide proof of attendance, proof of minimum required grades (transcripts sent from college directly to MTEF), and proper mailing address to the bursar’s office to MTEF every year for the duration of the scholarship. 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
$10,000 ($2500 per year for four years)
This scholarship will be awarded to an MTHS student attending a 4-year college full time in Fall of 2023, 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 out to and mailed to the verified School Bursar’s office for the benefit of the recipient. Recipient must provide proof of attendance, proof of minimum required grades (transcripts sent from college directly to MTEF), and proper mailing address to the bursar’s office to MTEF every year for the duration of the scholarship. Failure to provide this by July 30th of each year will result in revocation of the remaining scholarship.
*In the event that the MTEF Scholarship Committee finds two equally deserving students in a given year, the award may be divided between the two students at a rate of $1,250 per student, and renewable for three subsequent years, for a total award of $5,000 per student.
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MTEF Whiting Volunteer First Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship
$10,000 ($2500 per year for four years) - 2 awards
These scholarships will be awarded to an MTHS student attending four-year college full time in the Fall of 2023, 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 recipient 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 out to and mailed to the verified School Bursar’s office for the benefit of the recipient. Recipient must provide a proper mailing address to the Bursar’s office to MTEF.
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MTEF Whiting Volunteer First Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship for EMT
$1,000 - two awards
This scholarship will be awarded to one MTHS student attending a two or four year college in the Fall of 2023, 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
These scholarships will be awarded to one MTHS student attending a trade or vocational school in the Fall of 2023, 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 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 2023. 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 Lakehurst-Manchester Lions Club Scholarship
One $500 award
The funds provided by the Lions Club will be distributed to an MTHS student attending a 2 or 4-year college or post-secondary school in the fall of 2023, following the application and interview procedure set forth in the MTEF scholarship application guidelines.
The Lakehurst-Manchester Lions Club is a member of Lions Clubs International, the largest non-governmental organization in the world serving all of humanity through charitable giving both globally and locally. The Lions Clubs have helped the victims of disasters worldwide with manpower and charitable donations. Locally our Lions participate with eyeglass recycling, phonic ear systems for classrooms, Lions eye/ear /diabetes screening, Camp Happiness for the blind, Lions Eye Bank of the Delaware Valley and the Lions Eye Research Foundation. Local funds are raised through many activities such as dinner-shows, bus trips and from the generous donations of the citizens of Lakehurst and Manchester Township.
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MTEF River Pointe Men’s Club Scholarship
Two $500 awards - 1 male, 1 female
One $500 grant will be awarded to a male student and one $500 grant will be awarded to a female student attending a two or four year college or post-secondary school in the fall of 2023. 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 $1,000 awards - 1 male, 1 female
One $1,000 grant will be awarded to a male student and one $1,000 grant will be awarded to a female student attending a two or four year college or post-secondary school in the fall of 2023. 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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MTEF Vietnam Veteran Captain Brian Moderack Memorial Scholarship
One $750 scholarship - for ROTC or Color Guard member
SPECIFIC CRITERIA:
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GPA of 2.0 or higher
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Acceptance to a two or four year college, full time student, commencing in Fall 2023.
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Must be a member of ROTC Program or Color Guard
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Additional preference given to a student who completes the following:
A) Watch a video on YouTube entitled: Vietnam in HD E03 TheTet Offensive 1968
B) Visit the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel to take the "Saturday Scholarship Tour " or visit the Memorial at some other time.
Mr. Walter Brian Moderack enlisted in the United States Army in January 1967. He received basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and then attended Engineer Officer Candidate School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Brian served in Vietnam as an Engineer Officer with the 41st Civil Affairs Company between November 1968 and October 1969. He was primarily responsible for initiating and completing a variety of building and repair projects including a school, dispensary, several wells, and other structures. In addition, Brian was also an instructor in mine warfare and would occasionally participate in night ambushes. In October 1969, Brian was awarded the Bronze Star Medal "for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force." Passing in December 2001, Brian was interred at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery with military honors. On February 25, 2003, Brian was posthumously awarded New Jersey's Highest Military Award, the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.
It is with great pleasure we offer this award to a deserving Manchester student.
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MTEF World War II Veteran Sgt. Walter A. Moderack Memorial Scholarship
One $1,250 scholarship - for ROTC or Color Guard member
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student for any full time two or four year college program commencing in the Fall 2023.
SPECIFIC CRITERIA:
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GPA of 2.0 or higher
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Acceptance to a two or four year college, full time student.
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Must be a member of ROTC Program or Color Guard
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Watch a video on YouTube titled “Hymn to the Fallen” by John Williams.
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Additional preference given for a student who attends the Memorial Day Service at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery or visit the cemetery during Memorial Day Weekend.
Mr. Walter A. Moderack had an unconditional love for God, the United States, the American Flag, and Family. Drafted into the United States Army in June 1942, he proudly served with the 68th Coast Artillery and the 895th AntiAircraft Artillery Battalion. Their motto was "Semper Vigilantus" meaning "Always Vigilant". His WWII military battle record includes North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Anzio Beachhead, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, Battle of the Bulge, and Battle of Colmar Pocket. In June 1945 he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal “for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations." After the war, Wally lived his life with the following ideals: Honesty, Loyalty, Commitment and Responsibility; and each Memorial Day, he would attend a Military Ceremony to reflect, honor and remember the veterans who died in service to our nation.
It is with great pleasure we offer this award to a deserving Manchester student.
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Deborah Wilson Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 for one male or female student pursing a career in Criminal Justice, Education, or the Medical field. Scholarship provided by Chris Tubby and Deborah Wilson Giving fund in memory of Deborah.
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Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV Scholarship
Two $500 awards for one male and one female
The MTEF will award two scholarships on behalf of the Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV of Whiting. One female student and one male student attending a two or four year college or post-secondary school in the fall of 2023 will each receive a $500 grant.
The Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood IV conducts Bingo and various activities throughout the year and wishes to contribute the scholarship awards to deserving Manchester students toward their future educational experiences. They are proud to support and be a part of the success of Manchester’s youngest residents.
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