As part of the Brookdale Community College COVID-19 response and support initiatives, the Wilbur Ray Memorial Scholarship will provide twenty $500 scholarships for Fall 2020. The scholarship is available to diverse (students of color) incoming high school and currently enrolled Brookdale students. Visit Brookdalecc.edu\wilburray for more information about the scholarship and application details.

Our deadline for the Spring semester is January 11, 2021.

Award

20 $500 Scholarships for currently enrolled Brookdale students and incoming High School Students
Scholarship amount is credited to the student’s account at Brookdale to be used to cover tuition, fees, or books.

Eligibility

Monmouth County resident and high school/GED graduates.
Ethnic Minority Student
Completed a Brookdale Community College application and plan to register as a full-time student in the Fall of 2020.
Minimum GPA 2.5
Career interest in criminal justice and/or related field may have preference.

INSTRUCTIONS

Please type or print clearly
Write your name on each attachment
Application and related documents must be received by July 31, 2020
Attach two (2) letters of recommendation. (See Part 7)

Check one:*
- I am a graduating high school student applying for the $500 scholarship
- I am a currently enrolled Brookdale student applying for the $500 scholarship
Personal Information:
Name*
First Last
Student ID#
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Ethnicity
Are you an ethnic minority?
- Yes
- No
High School Student Information:
(if you are graduating high school student applying for the $500 scholarship complete this section)
High School:
Zip Code:
Guidance Counselor/Class Advisor:
Telephone:
What is your current Grade Point Average (GPA), or class standing?
*Current Grades/Transcripts – *Please include your high school transcript with this application
3. Brookdale Community College Student Information
(if you are a current Brookdale student applying for a $500 scholarship, complete this section)
Are you currently enrolled for classes at Brookdale Community College?
- Yes
- No
If yes, for which term?
What is your current Grade Point Average (GPA), or class standing?
*Current Grades/Transcripts – *Please include your Brookdale transcript with this application
Extra-Curricular Activities:
List your extra-curricular activities, whether related to school or community. Include any leadership positions held, awards won, or special recognition achieved.
Financial Information:
How do you plan to finance your college education?*
Essay:
File*
Letters of Recommendation:
Please submit two letters of recommendation:
a) One academic recommendation (guidance counselor, teacher, class advisor, coach, etc.)*
b) One community recommendation (clergy, employer, etc. – person(s) not related to you)*
Certification/Signature:
I understand a. That the Wilbur Ray Scholarship Committee reserves the right to request additional information from applicants regarding my eligibility for this scholarship b. That selections for this scholarship are final; c. That, should I be the recipient and then withdraw from my planned academic program, the scholarship award will be forfeited; d. That as a condition of receiving the scholarship, all applicants are required to submit an impact statement and complete an exit program questionnaire. I hereby certify that the statements herein are true and that I believe I am eligible for this award.
Signature:*
Date:*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Wilbur Ray Scholarship Application for Fall 2020

Award

Eligibility

INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Information:

High School Student Information:

3. Brookdale Community College Student Information

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Financial Information:

Essay:

Letters of Recommendation:

Certification/Signature:

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