Adult/Transfer Applicants
Fall 2023 Semester
Scholarship Guidelines for Adult/Transfer Applicants
Scholarship Application FormApplication Deadline: The next Adult/ Transfer Scholarship application deadline will be announced in February 2023. Please check back soon.
Up to 5 Scholarships Available
Amount: $1,000 per semester (up to eight semesters or degree completion, whichever occurs first) per academic year
For eligibility, applicants must:
- Apply and be accepted to Berkeley College (any campus) for the fall 2023 semester
- Enroll in a Berkeley College Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program
- Submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Requirements: In order to continue receiving the Berkeley College Foundation Scholarship, recipients must:
- Maintain continuous enrollment. Recipient may take no more than one (1) semester leave of absence and be considered for eligibility upon readmission.
- Show a financial need based on the outcomes from the FAFSA
- Must provide 5 volunteer hours per semester (must be completed before week 12 of the term).
- Must maintain a GPA of 3.0
Additional terms:
- Berkeley College and Berkeley College Foundation employees and family members are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
- Applicants who are selected to receive full-tuition scholarships from Berkeley College are also not eligible to apply.
- Students who complete their first degree program and choose to enroll in a second degree program may re-apply for the scholarship. (Scholarship eligibility ends upon completion of the first degree program or at the end of eight semesters.)
- Students who elect to participate in a study abroad program while enrolled at Berkeley College will continue to receive the scholarship.
High School Applicants
Fall 2023 Semester
Scholarship Guidelines for High School Applicants
Application Deadline: The next High School Scholarship application deadline will be announced in February 2023. Please check back soon.
Up to 5 Scholarships Available
Amount: $1,000 per semester (up to eight semesters or degree completion, whichever occurs first)
For eligibility, applicants must:
- Apply and be accepted to Berkeley College (any campus) for the fall 2023 semester
- Enroll in a Berkeley College Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program
- Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Requirements: In order to continue receiving the Berkeley College Foundation Scholarship, recipients must:
- Maintain continuous enrollment. Recipient may take no more than one (1) semester leave of absence and be considered for eligibility upon readmission.
- Show a financial need based on the outcomes from the FAFSA
- Must provide 5 volunteer hours per semester (must be completed before week 12 of the term).
- Must maintain a GPA of 3.0
Additional terms:
- Berkeley College and Berkeley College Foundation employees and family members are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
- Applicants who are selected to receive full-tuition scholarships from Berkeley College are also not eligible to apply.
- Students who complete their first degree program and choose to enroll in a second degree program may re-apply for the scholarship. (Scholarship eligibility ends upon completion of the first degree program or at the end of eight semesters.)
- Students who elect to participate in a study abroad program while enrolled at Berkeley College will continue to receive the scholarship.
Success Stories
Berkeley College Foundation scholarship recipients have gone on to do exceptional things in their careers and communities. Read about how these scholarships have helped Berkeley College graduates achieve their dreams:
Franchesca Hernandez
B.B.A., Marketing Communications
Franchesca Hernandez
Town of Residence: Hawthorne, NJ
Degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications (2020); Master of Business Administration in Management (Expected 2023)
Campus: Woodland Park, NJ
Current Position: Development Assistant, New Hope Community Ministries, Prospect Park, NJ
What makes you passionate about your career?
I love working at New Hope Community Ministries because I am able to give back to my community. My work gives me purpose and helps me see the impact of the services that we offer, such as free counseling, a food pantry, support groups, and making sure that families in our community are helped in a dignifying way.
How did the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship help you achieve your dreams?
The Berkeley College Foundation helped me get a head start in my career. I was able to finish my undergraduate degree in two years thanks to the financial support provided. This empowered me to go back to school, and I am currently enrolled in the Berkeley MBA program. The community I have developed at Berkeley has not only helped me further my studies, but it has shaped the career path I selected and showed me the importance of helping and supporting others.
What advice or inspiration would you offer today’s college-age students?
Stay focused. Adulting is hard, and juggling college, family, transitions after COVID, mental health, and other challenges do not make this an easy task. But being able to have a plan and look at the long-term impact of higher education should always be great motivation to keep going in hard times.
Daniyel B. Bingham
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management
Daniyel B. Bingham
Town of Residence: Manhattan, NY
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – Management (2019)
Additional Education: Associate of Science in Recording Arts, Full Sail University
Campus: New York City, NY
Campus Extracurriculars: National Society of Leadership and Success
Military Service: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran)
Current Position: Chief Operations Officer at #RunPainFree, Inc., Manhattan, NY
What makes you passionate about your career?
Helping people heal and correct their pain, injury, or ailment so they can enjoy their passion for living without physical limitations.
How did the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship help you achieve your dreams?
The Berkeley College Foundation scholarship helped me achieve my dreams by providing academic and professional mentors who were generous with their time and resources while sharing their years of experience. I turned my thoughts, ideas, and dreams into a reality that directly contributed to the success I have had since graduating. The scholarship created opportunities for me I would not have had without the Foundation recognizing my goals and drive to accomplish them.
What advice or inspiration would you offer today’s college-age students?
My advice to today’s college-age students is to start a business your freshman year and adopt the perspective of a business owner, investor, manager, and operator instead of exclusively as an employee or team member. Seek opportunities to apply the business lessons and theories from your lectures and professors to a business you build every semester.
Eduardo Beleno
B.S., Justice Studies – Criminal Justice
Eduardo Beleno
Town of Residence: York, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies – Criminal Justice (2020)
Campus: Woodbridge, NJ
Campus Extracurriculars: Criminal Justice Club; Internship with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Military Service: Senior Airman, U.S. Air Force Reserve
Current Position: State Trooper, Pennsylvania State Police
What makes you passionate about your career?
I enjoy helping others and doing different things every day.
How did the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship help you achieve your dreams?
Receiving a scholarship helped me focus on my education and my goals rather than worrying about how I would afford my schooling.
What advice or inspiration would you offer today’s college-age students?
Stick to your dreams. Work hard for what you want to do in your life. One closed door means many more remain open.
Stephanie Ferron-Riley
B.B.A., Accounting
Stephanie Ferron-Riley
Town of Residence: East Orange, NJ
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (2022)
Campus: Newark, NJ
Current Position: Fund Accountant, Board of Education Employees’ Pension Fund of Essex County, East Orange, NJ
How did the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship help you achieve your dreams?
During high school, Accounting was my favorite subject so I decided to pursue it as a profession. The Berkeley College Foundation provided financial assistance toward my tuition, allowing me to focus on my studies.
What advice or inspiration would you offer today’s college-age students?
Berkeley College has provided all the resources students need to succeed. The Center for Academic Success is an excellent place to get much-needed assistance in challenging areas of study. Get to know your professors – they are always willing to help or guide you to the resources available to assist you.