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Available Scholarships

There are many scholarships made available by the Brookdale Foundation and Brookdale Alumni Affairs.

For a questions, contact Margaret Agha, Confidential Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement at magha@brookdalecc.edu

You will need to know your Brookdale email address and password to access many of these forms. If you need help with your email and password, please call the Teaching & Learning Center at 732-224-2089.

You may also search for scholarships offered by outside organizations at http://www.fastweb.com/

 

Scholarships by Application

The following are scholarships by application. Please review the applications for criteria and deadlines to submit. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only the recipient of a scholarship will receive an award letter via email once the selection process has been completed.

Current Available Scholarships

This list is periodically updated; please check back regularly to find scholarships that meet your criteria.

Elaine Baran Scholarship for Study Abroad:  One -Three (1-3) $500 – $1,500 scholarships can be awarded to eligible students seeking to participate in a Brookdale study abroad program. Application deadlines are October 15 and March 15, each year. Download the application HERE. 

The Frank Whyman Scholarship for Brookdale Students: This scholarship is open to any Brookdale Community College student, who is registered for at least six credits and who is not eligible to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Application deadline is June 15th for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester. View requirements and application HERE.

Roger Conant & The Garden State Film Festival Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship to a student who is a New Jersey resident, enrolled in Media Studies, or Communications Media and has earned 12 or more credits. Application deadline is September 28, 2025. View requirement and application HERE.

The Marianne Drake Memorial Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to student(s) for the Fall 2025 semester who are actively involved in Student Life activities. Application Deadline is September 3, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Police Officer Kenneth F. Tietjen Memorial Endowed Scholarship: One (1) $600 scholarship for a full time or part time student majoring in Criminal Justice, and is a Monmouth County resident. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Eileen Lucarelli Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $1,800 scholarship for a Brookdale student in the Respiratory Therapy Program and has earned a minimum of 12 credits. Application deadline is September 3, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Elaine Lapham Memorial Scholarship: One $500 scholarship for a student majoring in, or taking Computer Science courses. Must be a Monmouth County resident and have earned 8 credits at Brookdale Community College and registered for at least 6 credits. Application deadline is September 3, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Buck Smith Endowed Memorial Schoarship: Five (5) $500 scholarships for a graduating Monmouth County high school student who will be attending Brookdale Community College in Fall 2025 and is registered full time for 12 or more credits. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Cheryl Cummings Memorial Scholarship: Two (2) $600 scholarships for students enrolled in the Pastry Arts Certificate program and have completed a minimum of 12 credits. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Professor Kenneth R. Duffié Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in the Fall and Spring semester for a student majoring or minoring in Accounting, Business or Economics and has already earned a minimum of 15 credits and enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credits. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Kaufman Family Scholarship for ESL Students: One (1) $500 scholarship for a student studying English as a Second Language (ESL) who is not eligible to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Mary A. Ehret Nursing Endowed Scholarship: One (1) $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2nd year nursing student for the Fall 2024 semester who has faced adversity in their life. Application deadline is September 7, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Addiction Studies Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for the Fall semester for a current full-time or part-time student pursuing a degree in Human Services, Addiction Studies. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

James A. Schmitt, Ph.D. Scholarship: One (1) $4,500 scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester for a full-time student with 12 credits or more credits. Application deadline is September 21, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The T. J. Bruno Memorial Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Ten (10) $600 scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled or a graduate of a Monmouth County High School and is classified and determined eligible for special education and related services under provision of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA). Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Robert J. Collins Endowed Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship for students majoring in Social Science and is a Monmouth County resident and has earned 24+ credits. Application deadline is September 3, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Kristoffer P. Anderson Endowed Memorial Culinary Scholarship: One (1) $750 scholarship is available to a student currently enrolled in the A.A.S. Degree in Culinary Arts. Application deadline is September 21, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Dr. Anita Voogt Family Scholarship:  Two (2) $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded. Open to full or part-time students that are a current resident of Long Branch, NJ, preferably a Long Branch High School graduate. Preference is given to First generation students, Single parent, Transgender, and Females in STEM.  Application deadline is September 21, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Donna Paynton Memorial Nursing Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for the Fall semester for a nursing student that has completed a minimum of 24 credits. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Professor Kenneth R. Duffié Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in the Fall and Spring semester to a student majoring or minoring in Accounting, Business, or Economics (priority will be given to Accounting majors). Must have already earned a minimum of 15 credits and enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credits. Application deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Caroline Huber Memorial Scholarship: Ten (10) $500 scholarships to students who are majoring in Creative Writing, English, Media Studies, Public Relations or Journalism. Application deadline is September 17, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Clement Family Nursing Scholarship: Four (4) $500 scholarships for the Fall semester. For nursing students who are working 30+ hours per week and for nursing students who have a child/children that require their support while completing the nursing program. Application deadline is September 3, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Corporate Resource Alliance Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded this semester to the candidate enrolled in at least 12 credits, with more than half of their registered classes at the Freehold Regional location. Applicants must not have applied for CCOG funds. Application deadline is October 5, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The Harry V. Weber, Jr. Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Four (4) $500 scholarships are available to full-time or part-time students who have completed 24 credits at Brookdale. Preference will be given to students majoring in Nursing or Political Science, though students from all other majors are also eligible to apply. Deadline is October 12, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Chervine Lamb Scholarship: Three (3) $3,300 scholarships for this semester for students majoring in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiology, and registered for at least 6 credits. Prior scholarship awardees will be given preference. Deadline is September 3, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

RJ Croce Meaningful Scholarship: Four (4) $2,500 scholarships for the Fall semester for a full-time student who is a Monmouth County resident. Deadline is September 14, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

 

Scholarships from Other Organizations:

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders created a scholarship program for Brookdale graduates who are residents of Monmouth County planning to attend Monmouth University. Nine (9) Eligible students can receive $5,000 per academic year for up to two consecutive years.  Students must meet certain criteria. For more information contact the Monmouth University Financial Aid department: https://www.monmouth.edu/finaid/contacting-the-financial-aid-office/

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship for those affected by auto accidents. Deadline is December 15.  More information Here.

Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship: $1,000 Awarded Semi-Annually for Fall & Spring Semesters & Design Critique From Ken Braun, Founder & Chief Creative Officer. View application and requirements Here.

The Finch College Alumni Foundation Trust Transferring Scholarship: Two (2) $2,500 scholarships, totaling $5,000, are available to eligible woman, age 22 years or older, graduating from a local community college and transferring to an accredited college or university in the United States. A 3.5 grade point average. Acceptance letter from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. United States citizenship or permanent United States Green Card. Deadline is May 1 of transfer year. View Details and Application here: Scholarships | Finch (finchcollege.org)