Art Ondish Scholarship

Arthur Ondish Memorial Scholarship

The Arthur Ondish Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of the late Arthur “Art” Ondish, former mayor of Mount Arlington, by the Morris County League of Municipalities.

Mr. Ondish was an ardent supporter of education and a dedicated public official with a passion for serving the citizens of Mount Arlington. 

Scholarship amount: $1,000

Criteria to apply:

Must be a resident of Mount Arlington

Must be a 2025 graduate at any area high school (Roxbury, Pope John, Morris Vo-Tech, etc.)

Must be attending a college in New Jersey in the fall

Must complete the following writing prompt to be read by a scholarship committee:

"Please discuss the importance of community service and describe how you have made a difference in your community."

Please send an email with the following information no later than July 31, 2025 to be considered for this award:  Your name, your address, the name of the high school you attended, the name of the NJ college you will be attending in the fall and a response to the writing prompt listed above.  The email should be sent to jjameson@mtarlingtonk8.org.