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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 Kristoffer P. Anderson Endowed Memorial Culinary Scholarship: One (1) $750 scholarship for a student currently enrolled in the A.A.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with a minimum of 24 credits earned and a GPA of 3.5+. Application deadline is February 16, 2025. View Application Here.

The Frank Whyman Scholarship for Immigrant 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 Application Here.

Wilbur Ray Memorial Scholarship: The Wilbur Ray Memorial Scholarship will provide scholarships to full and 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 Here.

Dr. Elaine H. Olaoye Scholarship Inspired by the works of Philip Zimbardo: One (1) $500 scholarship for the Spring 2025 Semester. This scholarship is for a student researching and writing a paper related to Social Psychology or Social Justice. Minority Students will be given preference. Must be majored in Social Sciences. Deadline is February 6, 2025. View Application Here.

Kaufman Family Scholarship for ESL Students: One (1) $500 scholarship is available to a student studying English as a Second Language (ESL) who is not eligible to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Deadline is January 15, 2025. View Application Here.

Jody Calendar International Travel Scholarship: Three (3) scholarships will be awarded to participants in the Summer 2025 faculty-led program to Donegal, Ireland. Deadline March 15, 2025. View Application Here. 

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Audrie LaTowsky Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship for a Monmouth County resident and 25 years or older. Must have completed 24 credits or be enrolled in enough credits to have accumulated 24 credits by the end of the current semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the current semester. Required GPA 3.5 or higher. Deadline is February 3, 2025. View Application Here.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Louise Marsen Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship for a Monmouth County resident. Must have completed 12 credits or be enrolled in enough credits to have accumulated 12 credits by the end of the current semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the current semester. Required GPA 3.0 or higher. Deadline is February 3, 2025. View Application Here.

AAUW (American Association of University Women) Ruth Kennedy Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship for a Monmouth County resident and 25 years or older. Must have completed 24 credits or be enrolled in enough credits to have accumulated 24 credits by the end of the current semester. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the current semester. Required GPA 3.5 or higher. Deadline is February 3, 2025. View Application Here.

The James V. Palumbo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester.
The recipient must be a student athlete, have completed a minimum of 24 credits and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Deadline is February 5, 2025. View Application Here.

The DonnaLyn Giegerich Onwards and UpWards scholarship: Two (2) $500 scholarships for Nursing students who will graduate in May 2025. Deadline is March 9, 2025. View Application Here.

Collector Car Hobby – Mid-Jersey Region AACA Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship for the Fall 2025 to a Full or Part-time student who is in the Automotive Technology Program pursuing a degree in either AAS Automotive Technology or AAS General Motors Automotive Service. The applicant must reside in New Jersey and attend Award Ceremony in Cream Ridge, NJ. Deadline is March 16, 2025. View Application Here.

The James V. Palumbo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded for Spring 2025. For a student athlete who has completed 24 credits and GPA of 3.0+. Application deadline is February 5, 2025. View Application Here.

James A. Schmitt, Ph.D. Scholarship:  One (1) $4,500 scholarship for the Spring 2025 Semester. This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to an outstanding Full-time Brookdale student majoring in Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering. Deadline is February 9, 2025.  View Application Here.

Hartley Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a full or part time STEM student who has completed a minimum of 20 credits. Deadline is February 9, 2025. View Application Here.

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Peterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for a Communications Media/Marketing special needs student for the Fall 2024 semester. Application deadline is February 9, 2025. View Application Here.

NBRC Scholarship: Five (5) $1,000 scholarships for full or part time Respiratory Care students. Deadline February 9, 2025. View Application Here.

Professor Kenneth R. Duffié Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring or minoring in Accounting, Business or Economics (priority will be given to Accounting majors). Must already earned a minimum of 15 credits and enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credits. Deadline is February 9, 2025. View Application Here.

The Elaine Lapham Memorial Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for female students majoring in, or taking Computer Science courses and is a resident of Monmouth County, NJ. Application deadline is February 5, 2025. View Application Here.

Cheryl Cummings Memorial Scholarship: Two (2) $600 scholarships will be awarded for Spring 2025 Semester to students currently enrolled and have completed a minimum of 12 credits in the Pastry Arts Certificate program. Deadline is February 7, 2025. View Application Here.

A Huber-Kreger Scholarship: One (1) $500 scholarship for a Brookdale Community College student who graduates in May 2025 and is going on to a four-year College or University. Deadline is May 4, 2025. View Application Here.

Theo Gade Endowed Memorial Radio Broadcasting Scholarship:  One (1) $1,700 scholarship is available to a second-year student in Humanities Program A.A. Degree/Broadcasting Option or Communications Media Program A.A.S. Degree/Radio Broadcasting Option. Deadline February 5, 2025. View Application Here.

The Caroline Huber Memorial Scholarship: Ten (10) $500.00 scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2024 Semester to students who are Humanities major of Creative Writing, English, Media Studies, Public Relations or Journalism. Deadline is February 5, 2025. View Application Here.

Corporate Resource Alliance Scholarship: Two (2) $500 scholarships will be awarded—one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester—to students registered for classes at the Freehold Campus. Taking one or more online classes is acceptable, but not if all classes are online. Deadline is March 5, 2025. View Application Here.

Marie Mullaney & Alma Rivara Book Scholarship for Spring 2025: $300 book scholarship available to full or part time student of any major. Deadline is January 20, 2025. View Application Here.

Barbara Tozzi Scholarship: Two (2) $500 Scholarships will be awarded this year to female students with 15 credits in a STEM or Education program. For education majors, the applicant should be planning to teach STEM, grades 8-12, or higher. Must be a member of the Women in Engineering, Science and Technology (W.E.S.T.) club at Brookdale. Deadline is March 25, 2025. View Application Here.

Harry Joseph Kegelman, V Scholarship: Two (2) $1,500 scholarships for a Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School graduate who will be continuing their studies full time at Brookdale and has engaged in sports, clubs, community groups or volunteer services. Deadline April 15, 2025. View Application.

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/

Allied Van Lines Scholarship Opportunity: Three (3) $1,000 scholarships for students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. Deadline is December 15, 2024. View Application Here.

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 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)

 

 

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