Award

$1000 Scholarships to full time incoming Monmouth County high school graduates to attend Brookdale Community College taking 12 or more credits
$1000 Scholarships for full time currently enrolled Brookdale students taking 12 or more credits
$500 Scholarships for part-time incoming Monmouth County High School Graduates taking a minimum of 6 credits
$500 Scholarships for currently enrolled part-time Brookdale Students taking a minimum of 6 credits

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
Minimum GPA 2.5
All majors are encouraged to apply. Career interest in criminal justice and/or related field preferred.

INSTRUCTIONS

Write your name on each attachment
Application and related documents must be received by July 31 for the fall semester and January 15 for the spring semester of any given year.
Attach two (2) letters of recommendation. (See Part 7)

Check one:*
- I am a graduating high school student applying for the $1,000 scholarship
- I am a graduating high school student applying for the $500 scholarship
- I am currently enrolled full-time Brookdale student applying for the $1,000 scholarship
- I am currently enrolled part-time 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*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Ethnicity
Are you an ethnic minority?
- Yes
- No
High School Student Information:
If you are graduating high school 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
Transcript Submission:
File*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
3. Brookdale Community College Student Information
Current Brookdale students complete this section
Are you currently enrolled for classes at Brookdale Community College?
- Yes
- No
If yes, for which term?
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?*
What is your current Grade Point Average (GPA), or class standing?

*Current Grades/Transcripts – *Please include your Brookdale transcript with this application
Transcript Submission:
File*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Essay:
File*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Letters of Recommendation:
Please submit two letters of recommendation:
a) One academic recommendation (guidance counselor, teacher, class advisor, coach, etc.)*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
b) One community recommendation (clergy, employer, etc. – person(s) not related to you)*
Max. file size: 50 MB.
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.
I hereby certify that the statements herein are true and that I believe I am eligible for this award.
Signature:*
Date:*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Wilbur Ray Scholarship Application

Award

Eligibility

INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Information:

High School Student Information:

Transcript Submission:

3. Brookdale Community College Student Information

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Financial Information:

Transcript Submission:

Essay:

Letters of Recommendation:

Certification/Signature:

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