The Mayor Marty Small Atlantic City, New Jersey, Scholarship program is continuing in 2026.

52 Scholarships Worth Up To $ 10,000 Each

Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City.
Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City.
Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City.

Here Are The Basic Parameters

Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City.
Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City.
Edward Lea / City of Atlantic City.
  • 40 scholarships will be available for graduating high school seniors who will be attending college.
  • 12 scholarships will be available for residents that are pursuing a master's degree, doctorate degree, or trade school program.

Important Requirements

City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea photo.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea photo.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea photo.

All applicants must be Atlantic City residents! If you have previously received a Mayor Small scholarship, you are not eligible to apply this year.

This year, scholarship funding is available through the American Rescue Plan and the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) office.

Deadline Is Fast Approaching

City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.

The City of Atlantic City has announced that applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. this Monday, June 15, 2026.

Applications, submission instructions and required documents can be found here at: lhttps://www.acnj.gov/News/View/2560/apply-now-for-mayor-small-s-2026-scholarship-for-atlantic-city-residents

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City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.
City of Atlantic City/Edward Lea.

SOURCE: City of Atlantic City.

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