INVESTING IN TEANECK’S STUDENTS
MISSION
Community Scholarship Fund of Teaneck raises funds to provide financial aid to Teaneck residents who are graduating from an accredited high school and who are desirous of obtaining further education, and do not have the financial means to do so. This scholarship aid is given for the first year of study following high school graduation.
BOARD
PRESIDENT: ZOHRA JAMAL
VICE PRESIDENTS:
KEENON PERRY AND KARA GAGLIANO
TREASURER: MARIE WARNKE
SECRETARY: ROBIN BADO
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
SELECTION COMMITTEE: KARA GAGLIANO
PUBLICITY: BARBARA OSTROTH
STUDENT FUNDRAISING: RAMONA & ROOSEVELT SILLS
AWARDS CEREMONY: KEENON PERRY
BY-LAWS: CASSANDRA MCCLOUD
BOARD MEMBERS:
ANNE & JOSEPH CASSIDY
EDWARD AUGUSTINE
CASSANDRA McCLOUD
BARBARA OSTROTH
RAMONA & ROOSEVELT SILLS
HISTORY
In 1957, a small group of Teaneck citizens decided to begin the effort to raise money to help several high school seniors with their college expenses. That first year, two college-bound graduating students from Teaneck High received a total of $500 in scholarship aid.
Over the years, the dedication of a large number of Teaneck volunteers has continued the tradition of raising funds through donations from local businesses, corporations, houses of worship, sports and civic organization, and many individual contributions to help the ever-growing number of students applying for financial help so they can fulfill their dreams of going to college.
In 2026, 46 Teaneck students from public and private schools received $120,170 in scholarships ranging from $1,400 to $4,470. Over 70 years of helping students achieve success, more than 3,500 graduating Teaneck students have been helped with their college expenses.
2026 Applicants were from Teaneck High School and the following schools:
Academy of Greatness & Excellence
Al- Ghazaly Jr/Sr High School
Bergen County Academies
Bergen County Institute of Science of Technology
Bergen County Technical High School Teterboro
Frisch High School