The 2019 scholarship opportunity is open to all undergraduate students attending one of the eight participating Colleges/Universities providing they meet the following minimum criteria.
- Applicants must currently reside within the OceanFirst footprint. See application for full residency requirements.
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and must provide a copy of their high school or college transcript. If the transcript is already on file with the College/University the student is attending, they do not need to resend.
OceanFirst Foundation provides grants to nonprofits and schools that meet community needs within the OceanFirst Bank footprint. OceanFirst Foundation has long supported youth development and education as one of its top priorities. “Our goal is to help students achieve success and this year we’re very excited to offer more students the opportunity to apply for an OceanFirst scholarship.” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation
Community Colleges
- Atlantic Cape Community College Fifty (50) $1,000 Scholarships
- Brookdale Community College Fifty (50) $1,000 Scholarships
- Cumberland County College Fifty (50) $1,000 Scholarships
- Ocean County College Fifty (50) $1,000 Scholarships
Universities
- Georgian Court University Twenty (20) $2,500 Scholarships
- Monmouth University Twenty (20) $2,500 Scholarships
- Rowan University Twenty (20) $2,500 Scholarships
- Stockton University Twenty (20) $2,500 Scholarships
Each College/University will evaluate all scholarship applications received, select recipients, and award funds based on the College/University’s existing policies and procedures. Selection decisions are made completely independent of OceanFirst Foundation. For an application or information on the scholarship program, interested applicants can stop into any OceanFirst Bank branch or visit oceanfirstfdn.org.
