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OceanFirst Foundation Scholarship Assistance for the Class of 2019

By Press Release

Building on its long-standing tradition of supporting higher education, OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded $400,000 in grants to Atlantic Cape Community College, Brookdale Community College, Cumberland County College, Ocean County College, Georgian Court University, Monmouth University, Rowan University and Stockton University for scholarships that will help students from central and southern New Jersey pursue their undergraduate education. In the past nine years of the program more than 1,500 students have received $2.2 million in scholarship assistance.

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

  • 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.

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