SCHOLARSHIPS

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American Dream Scholarship / Commerce Bank is awarding a total of $200,000 to high school seniors attending 2 or 4 year colleges. / For complete details, connect to http://www.commerveonline.com/AmericanDream
Association For Women in Science Scholarship Opportunities / Scholarships are open to both men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in Science. / Visit their website at http://www.awis.org/resource/edfoundation.html#undergraduate.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship / For US-citizen, undergraduate student to pursue study abroad opportunities worldwide. / Go to their website at http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html
Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholarship Program / Must be nominated by the College, have demonstrated academic success with a minimum GPA of 2.5, completed 100 hours of community service in the previous 12 months and be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term. / Web based application can be found at http://www.coca-colascholars.org. Click on apply online and then Two-Year Colleges Scholarship option. Complete registration and login screens, then download application. FICE ID# 8404. Contact Erica Ward at 800-306-2653 for questions.
DATATEL Scholars Foundation / Scholarships awarded on a competitive basis. There are four scholarships with different eligibility criteria including Vietnam Vets, returning students after being away from school for more than 5 years and Information Technology majors. / On-line applications only! For an application and instructions go to http://www.datatel.com/dsf
Gates Millennium Scholars / Students must be African American, America Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American and be entering as a full time, degree-seeking freshman in the Fall of 2005. Must have leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, have attained a 3.3 GPA and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. / Nomination forms are available at http://www.gmsp.org. If you have any questions you can call 1-877-690-4677 or email at .
George Burlew Scholarship / Provides Grants to one or more students interested in pursuing a course in Marine related studies. / Contact Mr. Gerard Aliseo at the Manasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club,PO Box 0251 Manasquan, NJ 08736
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation / Provides Scholarship to Community College Student with a 3.5 GPA and is transferring to a four year school as a full time student in the Fall of each year. / To learn more, please go to their website at http://jackkentcookefoundation.org or by calling 1-800-498-6478 or call Business Counseling at 732-224-2364.
Joseph E. Enright Foundation Health Education Scholarship / Scholarships awarded for tuition and fees only for students in the field of healthcare. / To print applications go to www.josephenrightfoundation.org
“LIFE lessons” scholarship Program / Scholarship program is to benefit students who have suffered the death of a parent or guardian. Students must be college-bound and be between the ages of 17-24. / To enter or learn more, visit www.lifehappens.org/scholarship
Lincroft Business & Professional Women’s Group / Scholarship opportunity is offered to Brookdale Community College Students, studying nursing, criminal justice, sociology, or early childhood education. Applicant must be registered, have financial need and a 2.5 – 3.0 GPA. / Applications are available by contacting the Brookdale Foundation and Alumni Affairs at 732-224-2705
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship / Must pursue a course of study in social work, labor, history, political science, divinity or religion, sociology, psychology, or other fields that enable them to further the causes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / N.J. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Scholarship 609-777-4134
Monmouth County Freeholders Scholarship / Provides $5000.00 per year for 10 students attending Monmouth University who have a permanent legal address in Monmouth County, have completed an Associates Degree at Brookdale Community College with at least a 3.5 GPA and has financial need. Student must attend full time. / All students who submit an application for admission by Jul 1st are automatically considered.
National Federation of the Blind / Applicants that are legally blind and enrolled full time for the Fall 2005 semester may apply for various scholarships. / Scholarship applications are available by calling the Blind Scholarship Committee at 641-236-3366.
N.J. Association of Conservation Districts Memorial Conservation Scholarship / Academic commitment to a field of conservation / Memorial Conservation
Scholarship
NJ Association of Conservation Districts
C/O NJDA – PO Box 330, Rm 204, Trenton, NJ 08625
N.J. Association for Lifelong Learning / Benefit adult students who completed High School through non-traditional programs such as Adult Learning Program, GED, or Adult High School. / Scholarship applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or by contacting NJALL at www.njall.org
N.J. Chapter of National Assoc. of Water Companies Scholarships / NJ high school seniors & college students interested in pursuing studies towards a professional career in the water utility industry. / Gail Brady
973-669-5807

New Jersey Council of County Colleges / Students planning to transfer to a New Jersey college or university. / Visit their website at http://www.njccc.org/ptkschlr.htm or call 1-800-334-NJCC
New Jersey Broadcasters Association / Students majoring in broadcast production and related courses or journalism and communications. Deadline in early May of each year. / Phone 888-657-2346
OceanFirst Foundation / Incoming Brookdale Freshman class of 2010-2011 can apply for $1000.00 Scholarship. / Scholarship applications are available on OceanFirst website at http://www.oceanfirstfdn.org
Phi Theta Kappa / Students transferring to a New Jersey College or University / Phone 800-334-NJCC or email
Powhatan Renape Nation / An American Indian in need of employment or training. / Phone 609-261-4747
R&D Council of New Jersey’s Engineering/Technician Scholarships / The requirements are that the student must have at least a 3.5 G.P.A., have at least 12 credits left, and have a financial need. Along with completing the scholarship application, students will also have to supply a letter or recommendation and an official transcript. / Nancy Stanlick
R&D Council
973-627-5330
SEMA, The Specialty Equipment Market Association / Fosters leadership in the specialty automotive equipment marketplace and student pursing careers in the automotive aftermarket. Must attend Full Time and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. / http://www.sema.org/ or call 909-396-0289
Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Scholarship / Seeking students who will major in Business and have responsibility and pride in their community, in their state and in their heritage. Recipients may be expected to participate in mentoring and internship activities that may be available through the scholarship program. / Download application material by clicking below, or contact The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey at 201-4541-9512.
Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB) / Provides payment of tuition for children and/or surviving spouses of a member or officer of various police, fire, law enforcement and civil defense agencies killed in the performance of duty. / A supply of applications are located in the financial aid office or you may call the HESAA toll free hotline at 1-800-792-8670 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund / Program annually awards five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1000 scholarships to women seeking a Bachelor’s or Associates degree later in life. Applicants must be women who received their High School credential at least 10 years ago and has at lest two full time semesters of twenty-four credits remaining to receive their degree. / Applications must be downloaded online at the Talbots web site at http://talbots.com
The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program / Must have a family income of less than $30,000 and demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1000 after the financial aid package has been determined and have a GPA of at least 2.5. / Applications may be found at http://www.salliemaefund.org. Submit application with a copy of your Student Aid Report and financial aid award letter.
Tylenol Scholarship / Outstanding students pursuing health-related studies. / Go to Tylenol.com/scholarship (use access key TYNL) for applications and information.
USA Funds / Students attending college with at least 6 credits and has maintained a GPA of at least 2.5. / Visit their website at http://www.usafunds.org. Application will be available in early January of each year.
The Marine Technology Society (MTS) / Scholarships to graduating high school seniors, or undergraduate students who are studying marine/science/engineering/technology field. / Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2009. For more information visit: www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx or contact , , 410-884-5330.