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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. 

OceanFirst Scholarship Program: Twenty-Five (25) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students living in the OceanFirst footprint, and has a minimum GPA of 3.0. Application deadline is July 1, 2025. View requirements and 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.

Harry Joseph Kegelman, V Scholarship: Two (2) $1,500 scholarships for the Fall 2025 will be awarded for a graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School and registered for at least 12 credits. A plus if engaged in sports, clubs, community groups or volunteer services. Application deadline is June 22, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Dr. Oscar R. Diaz Family Perseverance Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship for a student who is first in their family to pursue a higher education. Application deadline is August 17, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

Hartley Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship for a full time or part time STEM student that has completed 20 credits. Application deadline is July 31, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Louise Marsen Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship for a Monmouth County resident who has completed 12 credits or enrolled in enough credits to have accumulated 12 credits by the end of the semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the current semester. Application deadline is July 31, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Ruth Kennedy Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship for a Monmouth County resident who has completed 24 credits or enrolled in enough credits to have accumulated 24 credits by the end of the semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the current semester. Application deadline is July 31, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Audrie LaTowsky Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship for a Monmouth County resident who is 25 years or older and has completed 24 credits or enrolled in enough credits to have accumulated 24 credits by the end of the semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the current semester. Application deadline is July 31, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

The James V. Palumbo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for a student athlete who has completed a minimum of 24 credits. Application deadline is August 10, 2025. View requirements and application HERE.

First-Gen Trailblazer Scholarship: One (1) $600 scholarship for a student who is first in their families to pursue higher education. Application deadline is July 31, 2025. 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 July 31, 2025. View requirement and application HERE.

June Chronic Huhn Scholarship: Two (2) scholarships for the Spring semester for students majoring in Nursing and registered for at least 6 credits. Application deadline is July 31, 2025. View requirements 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.

The Delores R. Lichtig (Del Cioppo ’71) Nursing Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship for the Fall semester for a student currently in their final year of the Brookdale Nursing program. Application deadline is  July 31, 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.

 

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)