The NJPEC has awarded more than $887,000 in scholarships in its 62 years!
We are delighted to announce that with the support of our sponsors, members and community NJPEC awarded $85,000 in scholarships to 18 students in 2025 Schools include Rutgers University, Michigan State University, Clemson University, Virginia Tech University, California Polytechnic State University, University of Wisconsin-Stoudt and Rochester Institute of Technology.
Our 2026 Scholarship Applications are now being accepted! See below for each individual scholarship opportunity.
If you have any questions about the scholarships or submission procedures, please contact the Scholarship Chair, Steve Chapman at scholarship@njpec.com
Each year NJPEC Scholarship Committee reviews applications from students currently studying at accredited packaging programs around the country.
Scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in a packaging science or packaging engineering curriculum and have completed a minimum of 2 semesters of coursework.
NJPEC board rewards scholarships to outstanding students studying to be the Next Generation of Packaging.
2026 Applications are now being accepted: 2026 NJPEC Application
Applications are DUE by Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 6:00pm EST.
Applications should be emailed to our Scholarship Chair, Steve Chapman: scholarship@njpec.com
Each year NJPEC Scholarship Committee awards a special Scholarship in honor of Dr. Frederick Rimmele.
This sponsorship is awarded to a current paying NJPEC member's child registered at a college or university (any major accepted).
Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of course work and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
2026 applications are now being accepted: NJPEC-App-Rimmele-Mem-Scholarship-2026
Applications are DUE by Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 6:00pm EST.
Applications should be emailed to our Scholarship Chair, Steve Chapman: scholarship@njpec.com
Each year NJPEC Scholarship Committee in partnership with the team at Brad-Pak Enterprise, we award a scholarship in name of Vincent T. Brady.
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
2026 Applications are now being accepted: NJPEC-Brady-App-2026
Applications are DUE by Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 6:00pm EST.
Applications should be emailed to our Scholarship Chair, Steve Chapman: scholarship@njpec.com
The Internal Revenue Service has determined that NJPEC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible, less the amount of any goods or services received by the donor.