The Presidential Scholars Program invests in the intellectual growth and success of New Jersey's youth, recognizing the state's high-achieving students and helping them make the most of their undergraduate experience. Fewer than 10% of Montclair State's incoming class is invited to become a part of this exclusive community of scholars.

Amanda "Ducky" Quesada became a sister of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority in Fall 2010. She lit up the room with her smile and had the biggest heart. She was diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension when she was one. PPH is a rare lung disease which leads to the narrowing of the blood vessels of the lungs. Doctors had told her that she was not expected to live past the age of 10, but Amanda was a fighter and she proved them all wrong. Her dream was to attend college and she always had her heart set on attending Montclair State University, even as a young child. She pursued that dream and became the first person in her family to attend college. Unfortunately, Amanda passed away on July 22nd, 2014 at the age of 22. Amanda was an integral part of Montclair State's campus community. She had such an amazing passion for our school and demonstrated school pride like none other. She truly touched the lives of everyone she met and left a lasting impression on them. The "Amanda Quesada Memorial Scholarship" is to be awarded to a student who demonstrates unbelievable school spirit and has given back to the community by participating in volunteer work and philanthropic endeavors.

This scholarship is intended for non-traditional or veteran students.

This award is intended for full-time students who have maintained a high standard of excellence in their academic endeavors. Awards are based on academic achievement, campus community involvement, and leadership experience.

This award is intended for students who are residents and have demonstrated a great amount of Red Hawk Pride.

This award is intended for freshmen who have shown campus involvement and exhibited excellence in leadership while maintaining academic excellence.

This award is in recognition of Dr. Edward Martin, former Dean of Students at Montclair State University. Award is based on excellence in leadership and dedication to bettering and serving the campus community.

This award is dedicated to the memory of Eby Ohamadike and intended for students who have dedicated time and effort in educating the campus community on cultural diversity and pride in their particular culture background. In addition, the recipient must have exhibited a desire to bring different sects of campus together in celebration of collective heritage.

This award is intended for students who are commuters and have demonstrated a great amount of Red Hawk Pride.

The scholarship is intended for students who have maintained a high standard of excellence in their academic endeavors while committing time to either a SGA Executive, Legislative, or Judicial Branch or a SGA chartered organization. Awards are based on the quality of service and academic achievement.

The scholarship is intended for students of at least sophomore status who have transferred into Montclair State University. Awards are based on academic achievement and campus involvement.

The CashCourse scholarship, open to all students, required students to complete a series of modules about financial literacy. Three students who completed the course were chosen at random and have been awarded the $500 scholarship, added toward their tuition.