Wilbur Ray Scholarship Program

Wilbur Ray Student Scholarships

The Scholarship Program is named in honor of the late Sgt. Wilbur Ray, a long-time and devoted member of the Brookdale Community College police force and an active volunteer in the Long Branch community.  His example of public service serves as the inspiration for the program, celebrating significant contributions by Monmouth County residents and organizations.

The Wilbur Ray Scholarship Awards Dinner is held annually each spring to celebrate diversity in the Brookdale community and the importance of civic engagement. Proceeds from the dinner support the Wilbur Ray Scholarship Program, which has distributed several thousand dollars in numerous scholarships to students for over thirty-six years.

Contact Michelle Stathum (mstathum@brookdalecc.edu) for more information.

Scholarship Awards

• $1,000 Scholarships for Monmouth County high school graduates to attend Brookdale Community College & registered as a full-time student (enrolled in 12 or more credits)
• $1,000 Scholarships for currently enrolled Brookdale students registered as full-time (taking 12 or more credits)
• $500 Scholarships Monmouth County high school graduates to attend Brookdale Community College & registered as a part-time student (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits)
• $500 Scholarships for currently enrolled Brookdale students registered as part-time (taking a minimum of 6 credits)

Scholarship funds are credited to the Brookdale student’s account to cover tuition, fees, or textbooks/supplies.