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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.

Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship Inc.: Two (2) $500 scholarships will be offered to students in the fall semester. Applicants must: be pursuing an education in visual arts, including Art, Studio Art, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, or a closely related field; have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

The Donnalyn Giegerich Speak to Inspire Scholarship: Two (2) $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded in the Fall 26 semester to students registered for Speech 115, Public Speaking with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Scholarships for Loss of a Parent or Parent with a Debilitating Illness/Injury: Two (2) $500 scholarships are available for students who have suffered the loss of a parent, or who have a parent experiencing a debilitating illness or injury within the last 2 years. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Kaufman Family Scholarship for ESL Students: A 3 credit in-county scholarship ($761.25) is available for the spring 2027 semester to a student studying English as a Second Language (ESL) who is not eligible to complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

Collector Car Hobby — Mid-Jersey Region AACA Scholarship: The Antique Automobile Club of America Mid-Jersey Region Scholarship is offering a $1,000 for the Fall 2027 to a registered Brookdale student who is in the Automotive Technology Program pursuing a degree in either AAS Automotive Technology or AAS General Motors Automotive Service. Applicants must reside in New Jersey and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Huber-Kreger Scholarship for Brookdale Students Graduating in May: A Huber-Kreger Scholarship of $1,000 is available to Brookdale Community College students who will graduate in May 2027 and are going on to a four-year college or university. Students must have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.

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). Recipients may be eligible for up to $1,800 per semester.

  • 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

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.

Rudy Webster Family & Community Scholarship: One $1,500 scholarship is available to applicants that are currently enrolled in an accredited high school, community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. Applicants must be 17 or older.

America’s Lemon Lawyer Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship is available for college students who care about consumer rights — any major, any accredited college in the United States.

K Altman Law Scholarship: This scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes students attending accredited community colleges, high school seniors, and individuals with a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program. All applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 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 Mensa Education and Research Foundation is offering scholarships for students of all ages. Members of Mensa as well as nonmembers can apply.

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.