Grant Program

The Blairstown Business Association has established a Grant Program for high school graduating seniors who have demonstrated a desire to pursue a career in the field of business. By establishing this Grant Program, the Blairstown Business Association demonstrates its commitment to nurturing the next generation of excellent leaders in the field of business.

Criteria and Requirements:

Each of the two (2) Grants will award the recipients $500 to be used in the pursuit of a career in business. The nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Reside in Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Knowlton, or Hardwick
  • Be a high school graduating, full-time senior
  • Maintain a grade average of C or better
  • Pursue a career in business


Each grantee will be required to submit the following to the Blairstown Business Association Grant Committee:

  • A Grant Application
  • A personal essay OR a business plan (double-spaced)
  • A high school transcript
  • A Letter of Recommendation from either a teacher, a guidance counselor, a school administrator, or a business employer

The selection of the Grant recipients will be based on the following criteria:

  • Potential for excellence in the field of business and commitment to the profession as indicated by the Letter of Recommendation and personal essay or business plan
  • Agreement by each recipient to present a verbal or written report to the Blairstown Business Association. The report will summarize how the Grant benefited each recipient in pursuit of a business career


Applications should be forwarded to the student's high school Guidance Department in accordance with the timeframe set by the Department. Applications can also be downloaded here or by contacting the Blairstown Business Association, P. O. Box 398, Blairstown, NJ 07825, Attention: BBA Grant Program. Applications sent directly to the Blairstown Business Association must be postmarked no later than the second Monday in April.

Grantees will be notified by their high school Guidance Department and in writing by the Blairstown Business Association. Each Grant in the amount of $500 will be presented to the recipient by the respective high school.