Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

The majority of scholarships made available by the Brookdale Foundation and the Brookdale Alumni Association are awarded through the College’s Financial Aid department to students who do not receive federal or State grants but who have filed a Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

We encourage all students & families to file the FAFSA form in order to be considered for scholarships. Questions about FAFSA? Visit the Financial Aid website, or contact the Financial Aid office at (732) 224-2361 or e-mail questions to faoffice@brookdalecc.edu

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

If you have questions, you can contact Margaret Agha, Confidential Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement at magha@brookdalecc.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS BY APPLICATION–PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS FOR CRITERIA AND DEADLINES TO SUBMIT. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• New Incoming Student to Brookdale
• Humanities major of Creative Writing, English, Media Studies, Public Relations or Journalism
• Demonstrated Financial Need

This award is for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Deadline is August 31, 2021 | Apply online

• Full Time Student – 12 credits or more
  
• Art Major
  
• 3.0 or higher GPA
  

Demonstrated Financial Need

This award is for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Deadline is August 31, 2021 | Apply online

• Must be a 2021 High School Graduate
  
• Must be the first one in your family to attend College
  
• Must have demonstrated financial need
  
• Must have earned a GPA of 3.0 or better  (high school transcript needed)
  
• Must plan to register as a full-time student at Brookdale Community College for the fall 2021 semester
• Must submit a brief personal statement describing what this scholarship would mean to you

Deadline for applications is August 31, 2021 | Apply Online

Deadline is October 31, 2021 | Apply online

(12) $225 Book Scholarships for STEM students.  A generous donor is making it possible for the Brookdale Foundation to award $225 Book Scholarships to students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) institute for the fall 2021 semester to students who meet the following criteria: enrolled in STEM Institute, GPA 3.0+, Full-Time Student (12+ credits for fall 2021).  The first 12 students meeting the criteria will receive a $225 Brookdale Bookstore giftcard. View the PDF.

$2000 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Lew Williams and Joan Odud Scholarships for Women 25 or older; Residents of Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro, Monroe, or Morganville; Enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s program (minimum 60 completed credits) or master’s program (minimum 6 completed credits); A GPA of “B” or higher. Submission of all application materials (application, transcripts and two letters of recommendation) must be made by July 31, 2021. Visit the AAUW website for further information on criteria and to learn about previous scholarship winners. Qualified students who are interested should contact the following for applications or if they have questions: freeholdaauwscholarships@gmail.com.

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/

(Twenty) Wilbur Ray Memorial Scholarships: As part of the Brookdale Community College COVID-19 response and support initiatives, the Wilbur Ray Memorial Scholarship will provide twenty scholarships for Fall 2021. The scholarship is available to full-time & part-time diverse (students of color) incoming high school and currently enrolled Brookdale students. Full-time students taking 12 or more credits are eligible for a $1000 scholarship. Part-time students taking at least 6 credits are eligible for a $500 scholarship. Visit website for more information about the scholarship and application details. Application deadline is July 31st for fall semester and January 15th for the spring semester. VIEW APPLICATION.

Mesothelioma Hub Scholarship: Mesothelioma Hub is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one student who submits the finest essay. The full list of requirements, writing prompts, and more can be found here. While only the first-place winner will be granted the scholarship money, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be published on the Mesothelioma Hub website, promoted on their social media accounts, and highlighted in a Mesothelioma Hub press release. (A great resume builder!) Deadline: December 31, 2021