Jordan was a first place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. When the Devils scored, I blinked. My hands froze while my eyes moved involuntarily. Although the Devils won, I felt… Continue Reading
Mark was a first place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. “Surely, if I can do one 5-minute increment without ticcing, I can do two.” I was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome… Continue Reading
Eric was a second place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay he included with his application. When I was 8, my Tourette Syndrome barged into my life ruthlessly and without warning. Repetitive screams echoed through my… Continue Reading
Sarah was a third place winner of a 2025 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay she included with her application. Before I left my house this morning, I almost decided to wear sneakers instead of my everyday combat boots. Of… Continue Reading
Christian was a second place winner of a 2024 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This is the essay he included with his application. I have strived for excellence despite challenges in life. While my path has been difficult, perseverance has allowed me… Continue Reading
Marissa was a first place winner of a 2024 NJCTS Scholarship. Here is the essay she included with her application. At the age of 7, I began to tic. It started as sniffing, inspiration, and expiration and progressed to uncontrollable… Continue Reading
Kyle was a second place winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. At five years old, I was diagnosed with Tourette’s; it is a neurological disorder characterized by tics (involuntary movements… Continue Reading
The author of this essay was a winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This is the essay they included with their application. “So if sine 150 is ½, then what is cosine 150?” I was just like every other… Continue Reading
The author of this essay was a winner of a 2023 NJCTS Scholarship Award. This was the essay they included with their application. When I was eight, I was diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Tourette Syndrome, which causes me… Continue Reading
Frankie was a second place winner of a 2023 Scholarship Award. This was the essay he included with his application. As a society, we measure days, weeks, months and even minutes. For most high school students, they venture into each… Continue Reading