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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 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.

The Buck Smith Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Six (6) $500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students who will be attending Brookdale Community College in Fall 2026. Students must: plan to graduate from a Monmouth County high school in May/June 2026; be registered full time (12 or more credits) at Brookdale for Fall 2026; have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Kaufman Family Scholarship for ESL Students: One $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).

The T. J. Bruno Memorial Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Ten ($600) scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in or graduating from a Monmouth County High School and are classified and determined eligible for special education and related services under provision of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA).

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.

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).

  • Deadline is June 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester. Application opens in April for the June 15 deadline and in September for the November 15 deadline.
  • View requirements and apply: Frank Whyman Scholarship for Brookdale Students

Scholarships from Other Organizations

OceanFirst Foundation Scholarship: Twenty-five (25) $1,000 scholarships are available to applicants registered for 12 credits for the fall 2026 semester. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Rosenberg & Rodriguez Annual Scholarship: One grand prize scholarship of $2,000 and two runner-up scholarships of $500 each are available to current high school seniors with plans to enroll in a public or private college or university in the fall of 2026.

Eglet Law Community Involvement Scholarship: A $1000 scholarship is available to any student dedicated to community involvement and to protecting peoples’ rights. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Finch College Alumni Foundation Trust Transferring Scholarship: Two (2) $2,500 scholarships, totaling $5,000, are available to eligible women, 22 years or older, graduating from a local community college and transferring to an accredited college or university in the United States. Requirements: 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.

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship for those affected by auto accidents.

Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship: $1,000 awarded semi-annually for fall & spring semesters. Design critique from Ken Braun, Founder & Chief Creative Officer.

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.