Dear Students:

The New Jersey State League of Municipalities and I have an excellent scholarship opportunity for the high school juniors and seniors from Waldwick.

We have teamed up to offer three $1,000.00 scholarships through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition.

This statewide scholarship competition centers on the theme 

                                     “What My Municipal Government Does Best"

and seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the municipal government.

Many of the elected officials and appointed board members serve Waldwick with little or no compensation.  It is their altruistic desire to serve their community, which compels them to public service.  These officials, along with a cadre of dedicated professionals, are guardians of our hometown comforts and security.  They give of their time and talents to help plan our community and preserve our way of lifeThey serve us year-round, every day and yet are hardly noticed. 

This scholarship competition will help rectify that while encouraging our future municipal leaders.

I have set up a Judging Committee has been set up to review all applications. The committee is made up of a professional borough staff member, a member of a volunteer board and a member of the education community. This committee will select one statewide semi-finalist from Waldwick and forward their entry to the League Headquarters in Trenton.

Please return the completed application ( 01-14-2026 Louis Bay Scholarship Application 2026(1).pdf) and essay no later than March 9, 2026 by 3:00 pm to Mayor Giordano, 63 Franklin Turnpike, and Waldwick New Jersey 07463.

Good Luck to all of you!

Thomas A. Giordano
Mayor