Scholarships

Over $390,000 in scholarships awarded each year!

For further information, contact 856.691.8600, ext. 209. Please submit one application for all the scholarships you wish to be considered for, and list them on the top of your application. Essays should be composed in a word processing document and sent via e-mail to kackerman@cccnj.edu or mailed to CCC Foundation, Attn: Kim Ackerman, PO Box 1500, Vineland, NJ 08362-1500. PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The application deadline is March 1st.

Paul J. Abrams Scholarship

Current CCC student continuing at CCC in a business related field who demonstrates commitment to learning.

Academic Scholarship*

Full-Time or Part-time returning students with GPA minimum 2.75.

Lauren Rose Albert Book Fund

Financial assistance to purchase course-required textbooks for a single working parents enrolled part-time with demonstrated financial need, having applied for financial aid. REQUIRES SPECIAL APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE HERE OR FROM THE FOUNDATION OFFICE. DEADLINE FOR FALL APPLICATIONS IS JULY 24st AND SPRING APPLICATIONS DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1.

Alzheimer's Support Group of Cumberland County

Gerontology major with 3.0+ GPA who will be continuing their studies at CCC.

Ronald J. Angelo Award*

Excellence in Architectural/Engineering achievements.

Catherine J. Arpino Scholarship*

Enrolling or enrolled student who has high scholastic achievement, continuing in a health related field at CCC; demonstrates community service.

Margaret G. Barnes and Derrick Cole Friendship Scholarship

For a full-time student who has successfully completed a minimum of one semester at CCC. Preference will be given to students who have completed their first year or are graduating and transferring to a 4-year school. GPA of 3.0 or higher required. Student must demonstrate a record of community service; letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. Student must possess excellent communication skills. A 250-300 word essay is required to demonstrate this skill. The donor will pay particular attention to a student's ability to communicate to the general masses through the written word. Content, professionalism, grammar and spelling will be critiqued. The essay should be on one of the topics listed below:  "The importance of friendship to you" (Describe your relationship with your friends.)or "The person who has most influenced your life."  Final selection by donor. Application deadline Feb 1.

Bennett/DeTullio Williams Book Scholarship

School Counts! Certificate Holder must be a Millville Senior High School Graduate Second Year student At CCC and an Education Major (teaching) GPA 2.5 or above Financial Need

Paul & Minnie Bertacchi Memorial Scholarship*

Business student with financial need entering second year. 3.5 GPA

Alfred W. Biondi Scholarship

Student completing freshman year. Liberal Arts major. 3.5 GPA.  Two recommendation letters from college staff or faculty and one recommendation letter from a member of the Cumberland County community. These letters should validate your character and dedication to the college and community.  Selection by Arts and Humanities Department at CCC.

Boyd Nursing Scholarship

Cumberland County College Students in the RN Nursing Program only. Apply through the Nursing Department at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semesters.

Bridgeton Area YMCA-Memorial Academic Scholarship

Bridgeton area student-High Academic Standard

Bridgeton Area YMCA Memorial Financial Scholarship

Bridgeton area student-Financial Need

Bridgeton Area YMCA-Memorial Sports Scholarship

Bridgeton area student-Sports

Michael John Brown Memorial Scholarships

Full time Nursing student with a 3.0+ GPA. Needs financial assistance and must be a Cumberland County Resident.

Stephanie C. Brown Memorial Scholarship

Current college student under 21 years of age. At least a 2.5 GPA. Student must not have missed more than seven school days in the 2012-2013 academic year and must demonstrate community involvement and be a part of at least one extra-curricular activity in school.

Barbara Bruno Memorial Scholarship

Freshman furthering education in Horticulture Program; GPA 2.0 minimum.

Builders League of South Jersey

Several $3,000 scholarships available to students in Cumberland, Camden, Gloucester, Salem or Atlantic Counties. Student must be in course of study of real estate development or construction. Applications available on-line at www.BLSJ.com.

Caring 4 You NCLEX Awards

For graduating Nursing students; application and 500-word essay on the following topic is required: "As a nurse, how do you want to contribute to your community?"

Dennis F. Carolla, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Freshman Project Assist student continuing at CCC.  First preference to Buena Regional graduate; second preference to a Criminal Justice major.  Selected by Project Assist Staff.

CCC Nursing Club Scholarship

First year Nursing Major with GPA 3.0 or above, with financial need. Letter of Reference from clinical instructor.

CCC Administrators Association Scholarship

Returning part-time, evening student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Majoring in Education

Century Savings Bank Scholarship

Non-traditional student who demonstrates financial need. Must have completed an ESL class at CCC.

CEO Group Bud Pettisani Memorial Scholarship*

Student enrolled in Business Administration or related field.  Selection by donor. Requires essay on the following: Upon completion of your education, do you envision a career as a self-employed entrepreneur, or an employee of a company or organization, and why? Application deadline Feb 1.

Cilento Scholarships

Academic achievement; "B" average or better last semester and maintaining a minimum of a "B" this semester. Financial Need. Requires two references from CCC representative and/or pastor, priest, employer or community leader. Application deadline is November 30.

Richard Conner Scholarship

Students completeing freshman year at CCC. Demonstrates outstanding citizenship qualities at CCC. GPA 2.75+ Must be a resident of Cumberland County.

Countryside Garden Club

Horticulture major completing freshman year with financial need.

Criminal Justice Scholarship

Student majoring in Criminal Justice and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Submit a one page essay outlining your career goals in criminal justice and why you aspire to continue your studies at CCC.

Judy R. Dallago Scholarship*

Education major preparing for career as an elementary school teacher who demonstrates academic ability; must be a resident of Bridgeton or Vineland.

Dr. Donald Davidson Healthcare Scholarship

Healthcare major going into 2nd year at CCC, and who is a nontraditional student with Financial need.

Patricia L. Chambers DuVilla Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Nursing student with 3.0 cumulative GPA possessing good bedside manner; written recommendation from professor.

Ralph T. Fox Jr. Scholarships

Nursing students completing freshman year. Demonstrates a positive attitude and good grades.  Selection by CCC Nursing faculty.

Freitag Family Scholarship in Memory of Peter A. Saulin, Jr.

Student athlete from Bridgeton area who has completed freshman year with 3.0 or better GPA.

Galetto Honors Scholarship*

Student who has completed one year of honors program. GPA 3.5.

Henry A. Garton, Jr. Scholarship

Graduate from a Vineland school. 3.0+ GPA Student can be attending CCC or just graduating from a Vineland school

Elizabeth S. Gislason Nursing Scholarship

CCC Nursing major who will enter 2nd year Nursing in Fall. Maintaining 3.0+ GPA Demonstrates financial need. Ineligible for Boyd Funds.

Ellen and Joseph Hancock Scholarship*

Students completing freshman year.  Enrolled in agriculture/ horticulture curriculum. Financial need. Resident of Cumberland County.

Hoxworth & Hoxworth

Student must not be receiving financial aid, NJ Stars or School Counts! - Graphic Design and/or Math major with a 3.5+ GPA - Demonstrates Community Service - Must have 30 college level credits completed

Human Resource Association of Southern NJ

College courses should support a demonstrated interest in a career in Human Resources. Candidate must be matriculated and have an overall GPA of 3.0. By the end of the Spring semester, have obtained 30 credits, with at least 9 credits being HR courses. Involvement in the Student Chapter is considered but not a requirement. Application is due April 15. Special applications are available at Human Resource Association of Southern NJ Scholarship Application

DeEdwin Hursey Higher Education*

Second Year CCC Student pursuing a degree in Education,Cumberland County Resident, 2.5 GPA, Financial Need

R. J. Jones Memorial Scholarship

Essay of not more than 3 pages entitled, "My Perspective on Life" which tells of your relationship with family and friends. Selection by the family. Application and essay deadline November 30. First priority will be given to students residing in Fairfield Township.

Valerie Jones Scholarship

Psychology major completing freshman year.

Helen Kejzman Leadership Scholarship

Demonstrates Leadership Qualities. Business major. 3.5 GPA and has completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at CCC and continuing on at CCC

Arthur & Gizella Lehman Memorial Scholarship*

Individual who will be entering sophomore year status at CCC and is working.  Average grades (not necessarily A's or B's).

Mr. & Mrs. David A. Levitsky Scholarship

For a Radiography student completing freshman year with above average grades.  Preference to a Bridgeton resident, followed by other areas of the county.

H.J. (Bob) Limpert, III Scholarship

Student with Business or related major.

Jessie D. Lisowski Memorial Scholarship

Deserving first year nursing student

Josephine McDaniels Lockette EOF

Most improved student ending Freshman year,Will be a 2nd year CCC Student,Chosen by EOF Department

Luciano Family Scholarship

For traditional students or those out of high school for 2-3 years who have a financial need. Student must have completed freshman year at CCC.

William M. Marts Memorial Scholarship

Full-time student who has earned at lest 25 credit hours as of 12/31 and 12 credits or more for Fall & Spring semester. GPA 3.0 or above as of 12/31. Not receiving any other financial aid assistance(Federal/State grants or Unemployment Persons UPP deferment or Workforce Development Program WDP)

The McDonnell Volunteer Service Award*

Student completing freshman year who demonstrates volunteerism/community service

Miller Art Scholarship

Fine Arts student completing freshman year; B+ GPA.  CCC Art Department assists with selection.

Miller Business Scholarship

Business student completing freshman year; B+ GPA.

NAIW of Cumberland Salem Counties Scholarship

Must live in Cumberland or Salem county, Part time or full time student, majoring in Business-Insurance and must have completed a minimum of one semester with a 3.0+GPA

Robert Sydney Needham Memorial Scholarship

Full-time sophomore student at CCC who is a graduate of a NJ high school. GPA 3.0+ Must be active in community service and campus leadership, show great financial need, and plan on transferring to a University Center Partner program upon graduation to pursue a Bachelor's degree.

New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program

The New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program is intended to assist current and former foster youth in their pursuit of higher education. Some adopted youth and homeless youth living in transitional living programs may also be eligible to receive awards. For additional information about the NJFC Scholars Program, current eligibility guidelines, or an application please contact Foster and Adoptive Family Services at 1.800.222.0047 Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and ask for the Scholarship Department or visit them at www.fafsonline.org/scholarship.html.

Newfield National Bank Scholarship

Accounting/Finance related major completing freshman year. Financial Need. Good Academic standing.

John S Nichols, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Student completing their freshman year at CCC and continuing into their sophomore year, has financial need and has been active in a student club or has demonstrated community service.

Mary C. Paul Nursing

School Counts! Nursing Student

George Perry Scholarship

Student returning to CCC who has lost their school counts scholarship (while attending CCC) and is still in good academic standing.

Phi Theta Kappa (P.T.K.)

Selected from P.T.K. Please see Ms. Sharon Kewish for application.

Philadelphia Coca-Cola

CCC Sophomore next Fall with a 3.0 or above GPA.

President's Scholarship

Working adult who does not qualify for financial aid.

Seidner Scholarship for Citizenship and Civility

Full-time Student Senate member who has completed 24 credits here at CCC and is continuing on at CCC. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above OR have demonstrated improvement each semester with a GPA of 2.0 or above. Must demonstrate good citizenship and service to others on and off campus.

Dr. Soloway Nursing Scholarship Award

Major must be in Nursing, must be in top half of class, must be graduating and planning to transfer to an RN program and must minor in anything other than Nursing.

Dr. Soloway X-Ray Technician Award

For top graduating Radiography student.  Selected by CCC Radiography Department.

Soroptimist

Financial Need, Person must be primary financial supporter of family. Applications in Foundation Office. Deadline Dec. 15. For additional information please contact Ms. Donna M. Pearson at 856.455.6814 or visit www.soroptimist.org.

South Jersey Camaro Group Productions

Student entering sophomore year with 3.0 GPA; Vineland resident studying in the field of Technology.

Milton L. Stotter Scholarship

Students enrolled in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Aquaculture programs.  Preference given to Deerfield Township residents, followed by other areas of Cumberland County.

Sonya Taylor-Greenwood Nursing Scholarship

Cumberland County College student entering their second year in the Nursing program. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Student demonstrates financial need.

Joan Elizabeth Terry Scholarship

Student, must have been at some point, home educated. 1st preference given to a stem major.

Dr. John & Mary Visceglia Memorial Scholarship*

Student entering sophomore year with a 3.0 GPA.

Visual Arts Scholarship in Honor of Frieda Fehrenbacher*

Student enrolled in Fine and Graphic Arts program.  CCC Art Department assists with selection.

Woman's Farm and Garden Scholarship

Student majoring in Ag/Hort or environmental studies.

Anne S. Woodruff Scholarship*

Student taking a minimum of 6 credits who has financial need; letter of recommendation from an acknowledged Cumberland County business, civic, or religious leader; child, grandchild, stepchild, niece or nephew of a current or past employee of Woodruff Energy: Second preference to a student meeting all the above criteria with the exception of the relationship to Woodruff energy.

Zonta Club of Cumberland County

Returning female student with 3.25 GPA continuing at CCC with financial need.  Selection by Zonta representatives.

The following scholarships are for graduating students transferring to a four-year college or university only:

Alpha Delta Kappa - Phi Chapter

Graduating student who plans to pursue a career in education. 3.0+ GPA Involvement in more than one extracurricular activity and financial need. A written Letter of Recommendation from the advisor of the extracurricular activity is also required.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Cumberland Branch

CCC student who is graduating and transferring.

Frank G. Basile Memorial Scholarship

Graduating student transferring to obtain a four year degree who has earned a Liberal Arts degree at CCC with a minimum 3.0 GPA

Marie A. Carley Scholarship

CCC Graduate who will be transferring to CCC University Center. Shows leadership abilities and community service. Cumberland County resident. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for 2nd year of scholarship.

Clements - Daniels Distinguished Alumni Excellence Award

Nursing student graduating Cumberland County College and continuing their education at a four year institution with a focus in Forensic or Psychiatric Nursing. First preference will be given to applicants transferring to Wilmington University. The scholarship is intended for a student who has expressed an interest in working with individuals who are challenged by a major psychiatric diagnosis or confronted with the issues related to interpersonal violence or other traumatic crime.

Criminal Justice Scholarship

Student is on track to graduate with an AS degree majoring in Criminal Justice from CCC and must be maintaining a 2.7 GPA. Student has intent to continue studies in Criminal Justice for Bachelor of Arts or Science degree. Submit a brief essay outlining future career goals.

Cumberland County College Alumni Scholarship

CCC Student, graduating and transferring to a University Center program on CCC's campus, enrolled at least part-time and have a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Charles "Chuck" Fisher

CCC graduating student who demonstrates outstanding citizenship qualities with a 2.75+ GPA; resident of Cumberland County.

Dustin Lobb Scholarship*

Full-time or part-time graduating student planning to transfer to Liberal Arts or Math/Science or Liberal Arts Secondary Education Major, Math tutor or works in Math Lab or volunteers to work for Math faculty and/or excellent Math student who is congenial and friendly.  Selected by Math faculty.

Arnold & Ada Robinson Endowed Scholarship

School Counts! certificate holder with 3.5+ GPA who is graduating and transferring to a four year institution with a LA/ Humanities or a Business degree.

John L. Smith Jr.

Graduating student who is transferring to a University Center program to major in Healthcare. Must be a county resident.

VP Fellows Scholarship

Active member of VP Fellows; Transferring to an accredited 4 year school

The following scholarships are for graduating Cumberland County high school students who will be attending Cumberland County College in the Fall: Applications are also available in high school guidance offices.

Bill & Jo Milam School Counts! Scholarship*

School Counts! Certificate holder who is enrolling at CCC.

Stephanie C. Brown Memorial Scholarship

Student must be a high school senior with at least a 2.5 GPA. Student must not have missed more than seven school days in the 2012-2013 academic year and must demonstrate community involvement and be a part of at least one extra-curricular activity in school.

Dr. W. Leslie Cornwell Endowed Scholarship

First preference awarded to a member of the Key Club in good standing who has a minimum GPA of 2.5. Demonstrates financial need. Enrolls full-time at CCC.

Cumberland Insurance Group Scholarship

School Counts! Certificate holder who is enrolling at CCC to pursue a degree in Business.

Daniel L. Dewsnap Memorial Agriculture Scholarship*

A high school graduate who will attend CCC full-time or part-time to pursue a degree in Horticulture, Aquaculture, or Farming.  Exhibits financial need and has average grades.

Empowerment Through Education

High school senior graduating and enrolling at Cumberland County College who has financial need and a GPA between 2.5 - 3.5. The intent of this scholarship is to give opportunity to a good student who is underprivileged.

Teresa Maria Giunta Mem. Scholarship

Four School Counts! Certificates. Graduate who is planning to attend Cumberland County College full-time in the health related field. Preference to financial need.

Mike Harris Memorial Scholarship

A graduating senior from Bridgeton High School or Cumberland Regional and attending Cumberland County College as a Business major. Must have been in the top 25% of their class with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Application is due January 15. For more information and application click here Mike Harris Memorial Scholarship Application

Johnson Reeves Memorial Association Scholarship*

Bridgeton High School graduates, one male, one female, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are residents of the City of Bridgeton and enrolling fulltime at CCC.

Harry Kejzman Memorial Scholarship*

High school graduate entering freshman year at CCC full-time who exhibits financial need, has a 3.0 GPA or higher, and demonstrates community service.  Final selection/approval by donor.

Philip L. Lipman Scholarship*

Outstanding and deserving high school graduate who has overcome adversity and hardship who has achieved excellence in pursuit of his/her academic goals.

Novick Humanitarian Awards

Graduating high school student planning to attend CCC who best exemplifies an outstanding attitude of concern for and a devotion to the promotion of human welfare and/or the advancement of social reforms.  Average or above scholastic scores.  Exhibits financial need and the desire for further study.  One scholarship each to a graduating student from Bridgeton High School, Cumberland Regional High School, Millville Senior High School, and Vineland High School.

Bessie Rainear Scholarship

Student's family must have been involved in PTA at sometime during the student's school career. Student must be pursuing a career in Education.

Thelma Parkinson Sharp Scholarship

Student must be a Cumberland County resident who has demonstrated community and school involement. Minimum scholastic cumulative average of C+ through high school

Gerald Spall Memorial Scholarship

Graduating Vineland High School student planning on pursing the Paralegal with Spanish option at CCC

Patricia Sparacio Spoltore Memorial Scholarship*

Graduating student from Bridgeton High School who is entering CCC to pursue degree in Elementary Education.  First preference given to a former student of Patricia Sparacio Spoltore; second preference given to student with School Counts! Certificate(s).

Hon. Frank J. Testa Memorial Scholarship*

Graduating Vineland High School School Counts! Certificate holder enrolling full-time at CCC who has a history of community service. Selected by high school.

Gladys C. Viano Memorial

Four School Counts! Certificates,Full-Time student,Business Major,Financial Need 3.0 GPA (Scholarship for Tuition only)

Vineland Jersey Fresh Scholarship

High School graduate who will major in a field related to Agriculture at CCC

Vineland Jersey Fresh School Counts! Scholarship

Student pursuing a degree in an Agriculture related field.

For information or scholarship applications, contact 856.691.8600, ext. 209.