Through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and companies in the area, the Ocean County College Foundation awards a number of scholarships to deserving students. Each year the Foundation awards over $500,000.00 in scholarship support.
The Ocean County College Foundation offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for students. Scholarships are available for recent high school graduates, new students, current students and returning students. The total dollar amount of scholarship support is dependent upon the student’s financial need, current GPA, and enrollment status at the time the payment is made.
In an effort to better serve the students of Ocean County College, qualified applications from the fall semester will automatically be applied for the spring semester awards.
- Application Opens: 10/31/23
- Application Deadline: 01/04/24
Please note that scholarships are applied to tuition & fees only.
If you received a scholarship for the fall semester, you do not need to reapply for the spring semester. The Foundation office will confirm your continued enrollment, the number of credits registered for the spring semester, and cumulative GPA after the fall semester is completed to determine the value of your future award. You will be notified in January with the amount you will be receiving, should you remain a qualified student at Ocean County College.
Please know, as in years past, the application period will be open for any students who did not receive a scholarship in the fall for the coming spring term, and we encourage all who are interested to apply. Additionally, if you are interested in applying for Graduating Awards, a separate application must be submitted once this application period is open.
Please Note: The OCC Foundation’s new online scholarship application allows students to be automatically matched to certain scholarships, but students may also be asked to click “Apply” for others. For “Apply” scholarships, please check the eligibility carefully.
There will also be a number of external scholarship opportunities posted throughout the year, please check back regularly.
- Application Opens: 10/31/23
- Application Deadline: 01/04/24
Scholarship Appeal Application
To complete if you have been denied our general scholarship opportunity.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
- Townsquare Media – The Erik Van Ness Scholarship Award – December 9, 2023 (Students enrolled in broadcast production, broadcast journalism, audio production, and film/video production courses)
- NurseJournal – Various deadline dates
- Center for Scholarship Administration – Various deadline dates
Please contact 732-255-0492 to receive a copy of a paper application of the following opportunity:
American Association of University Women – Barnegat Light Area Branch
- Residence – The applicant of the Branch area must reside from Forked River to Knew Gretna
- Age Requirement – The applicant must be age 25 or more
- Education Goal – The applicant must wish to commence or continue a college education in an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree program
- Financial Need – The applicant must show financial need
OceanFirst Scholarships
OceanFirst Scholarship Program
Opens = Spring 2024
Grant Applications
Early College – Fall Application Closing Date – 9/29/23