Monmouth County Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the world of scholarships can be daunting, but with the right information, students in Monmouth County can find opportunities to fund their education. This article provides a detailed overview of various scholarships available to Monmouth County residents, covering a range of eligibility criteria and award amounts.
State and Federal Aid
NJ STARS and NJ STARS II
The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) provides free tuition at any community college in New Jersey for students who graduated in the top 15% of their class. This scholarship can significantly reduce the financial burden of higher education for eligible students.
The NJ STARS II Program offers funding to successful NJ STARS scholars who transfer to a public or private college or university participating in the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) program to earn a Bachelor’s degree. The NJ STARS II award is based on tuition only, except for TAG recipients who will receive awards based on tuition and approved fees. The award amount is determined after all other state and federal grants and scholarships are applied and will not exceed $1,250 per semester. Recipients may receive funding for up to four consecutive semesters, excluding summer or winter terms.
Key Takeaway: Applying for all forms of state and federal need-based grants and merit-based scholarships is crucial.
County-Specific Scholarships
Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Scholarship
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has established a scholarship program for Brookdale graduates who are residents of Monmouth County planning to attend Monmouth University. Nine eligible students can receive $5,000 per academic year for up to two consecutive years. This scholarship represents a substantial opportunity for local students pursuing higher education within the county.
Read also: Navigating Campus Resources
Ocean First Scholarship Program
The Ocean First Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to community college students ($1,000) and students attending universities ($2,500). Eligibility is limited to residents of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.
Scholarships by Application
Brookdale Community College offers several scholarships by application, each with specific criteria and deadlines.
Cheryl Cummings Memorial Scholarship
Two $600 scholarships are awarded to students currently enrolled in the Pastry Arts Certificate program.
Collector Car Hobby - Mid-Jersey Region AACA Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship is available to a registered Brookdale student in the Automotive Technology Program pursuing a degree in either AAS Automotive Technology or AAS General Motors Automotive Service.
DonnaLyn Giegerich Onwards and Upwards Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Nursing A.A.S. program.
Read also: Guide to Monmouth University
Kristoffer P. Anderson Endowed Memorial Culinary Scholarship
One $750 scholarship is available to a student currently enrolled in the A.A.S. program. Detailed requirements can be found in the application.
Kristoffer P. Chervine Lamb Scholarship
Three $3,300 scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiology.
Jody Calendar International Travel Scholarship
Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students.
Huber-Kreger Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship is available to a Brookdale Community College student who will graduate in May 2026 and is going on to a four-year college or university.
Elaine Baran Scholarship for Study Abroad
One to three scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,500, can be awarded to eligible students seeking to participate in a Brookdale study abroad program. The deadline is June 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester.
Read also: Applying to Monmouth University
Sage IT USA Scholarship
A $1000 scholarship is offered by Sage IT USA.
Finch College Alumni Foundation Trust Transferring Scholarship
Two $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. Applicants must be from an educationally disadvantaged background and demonstrate financial need.
Scholarships for специфические группы
Edward J. Bloustein Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be (and have been for the previous 12 consecutive months) a New Jersey resident planning to attend a New Jersey college or university full-time.
Survivor Tuition Benefits Program
Applicants must be the dependent of a New Jersey emergency service member or law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
Applicants must be a resident of New Jersey attending a New Jersey institution of higher education as an undergraduate on at least a half-time basis.
AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
Applicants must be an African-American, Hispanic-American, or Native American in a full-time accounting or program at an AACSB-accredited university.
Scholarships for Former Foster Youth
Give Something Back
Give Something Back has two programs. The first is a “Prepaid” scholarship program which selects high school students from 8th to 12th grade and provides them with programming and coaching to help prepare them to attend one of our seven partner colleges or universities in the State of New Jersey. The second track is focused on helping students achieve their postsecondary career goals - through trade school, community college, or another path.
Together We Rise Family Fellowship
The Family Fellowship offers up to $90,000 in supports for twelve former foster youth each year including tuition, housing, mentorship, and wrap-around services. Individual must be 17 years of age and aged out of foster care, be aging out of foster care, or had a disrupted adoption. Individual must provide a reference to confirm their time in care, and a reference to recommend them for the scholarship.
Scholarships for STEM Fields
Milton E. Cooper/Young AFCEAN Graduate Scholarship
The Milton E. Cooper/Young AFCEAN Graduate Scholarship awards $3,000 to a U.S. citizen and a young professional (age 35 or under) currently employed in a field related to communications, computer science, or electronics. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to the pursuit of an advanced college degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) related to communications, computer science, electronics, electrical, or systems engineering in preparation for a career in science or engineering.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States. (Distance Learning or Online Programs do not qualify.)
- Three letters of recommendation are required, with at least one submitted from a current employer.
- An official college transcript reflecting all college-level work is also required by the deadline date.
The AFCEA Graduate School scholarships seek to reward excellence for demonstrated effort at the master's level of study, rather than the potential for such excellence.
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