Testing and Membership
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CNJM Documents
Scholarships
Each year students submit essays detailing their goals, accomplishments, and experiences. In scoring the essays, judges look for focus, achievement, and persuasiveness as well as at the technical aspects of writing.
Most applicants are high school seniors, but many are graduate students or returning adult learners. Their goals run the gamut from life-long to short-term, from general to specific, and from academic to vocational. Each of the winners demonstrates passion and commitment in his or her chosen field.
Congratulations to all of our winners and finalists! Thank you to all entrants. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2024-2025 Local Scholarship Winners
- STEM Scholarship for Women: Ava Chiaravallo
- David Harron Herman Memorial Scholarship: Christine Le
- Donald Katz CNJM Scholarship: John McCabe
- Kuhnel Scholarship: Adam Gomma
- Margie Mandelblatt Award: Aliyah Wright
2024-2025 Winning Essays
2023-2024 Local Scholarship Winners
- STEM Scholarship for Women: Elena Luo
- David Harron Herman Memorial Scholarship: Abhilasha Kulkarni
- Donald Katz CNJM Scholarship: Riley Kurmin
- Karen Cooper Memorial Scholarship: Nikita Smirnov
- Central New Jersey Mensa Scholarship: Liam Boyle
2023-2024 Winning Essays
2022-2023 Local Scholarship Winners
- David Harron Herman Memorial Scholarship: Liam Boyle
- Donald Katz CNJM Scholarship: Arianna Register
- Karen Cooper Memorial Scholarship: Owen Lalis
- Central New Jersey Mensa Scholarship: Dhruvi Sarkar
2022-2023 Winning Essays
2021-2022 Local Scholarship Winners
- David Harron Herman Memorial Scholarship: Riya Karande
- Donald Katz CNJM Scholarship: Olivia Lechner
- Karen Cooper Memorial Scholarship: Hannah Steinlauf
- Kuhnel Scholarship: Anika Kapoor
2021-2022 Winning Essays
Young Mensans
Young Mensans are one of the fastest-growing segments of Mensa’s membership. There are thousands of YM’s across the nation, and Mensa offers programs and services specifically designed to meet their unique needs.
The Mensa Foundation
The Mensa Foundation empowers intelligence globally for the betterment of humanity, envisioning a society where intellectually gifted people are celebrated, nurtured, and supported.
Central New Jersey Mensa 