8th Annual Golf Outing Supports Berkeley College Foundation in Mission to Propel Students to College and Career Success
June 24, 2025Since 2017, the Foundation has Awarded $274,000 to Deserving Students
Photo Caption: The Berkeley College Foundation 8th Annual Golf Outing, held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Basking Ridge Country Club, assists the Foundation in its mission to provide scholarships and support for student success.
The Berkeley College Foundation welcomed more than 100 golfers and sponsors to the Basking Ridge Country Club in Basking Ridge, NJ, on Monday, June 2, 2025, for the Foundation’s 8th Annual Golf Outing. The event, which included brunch, cocktails, dinner, golf competitions, silent and live auctions, and a 50/50 raffle, assists the Foundation in its mission to provide scholarships and support for student success.
Ellen Zitis, Executive Director, Berkeley College Foundation, thanked Golf Outing participants, volunteers, and sponsors for their time and donations, noting the impact each had on the success of the day and on the scholarship recipients.
“Scholarships can be life changing to a student and every contribution is incredibly important,” Zitis said. “In 2022, the Berkeley College Foundation awarded 10 scholarships to need-based students. In 2026, that number will double – largely due to the funds raised from this event.”
The Berkeley College Foundation held its inaugural Scholarship Awards Dinner in 2017, and since that time has awarded nearly $274,000 in scholarships to 75 academically deserving, need-based students.
“While I am excited to see our sponsors, golfers, and community come together for a day of fun on the course, I enjoy the Scholarship Awards dinner even more when I have the opportunity to see the gratitude of our students who receive scholarships,” said Melvin Montalvo, Member, Board of Directors and 2025 Golf Chair, Berkeley College Foundation. “Berkeley College Foundation scholarships help our students during their educational journeys and open opportunities for all.”
Read More: Click to read Scholarship Success Stories, which highlight the impact of Berkeley College Foundation scholarships.
Photo Caption: The Berkeley College Foundation 8th Annual Golf Outing, held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Basking Ridge Country Club, included brunch, cocktails, dinner, golf competitions, silent and live auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. The Berkeley College Foundation Golf Outing assists the Foundation in its mission to provide scholarships and support for student success.
2025 Berkeley College Foundation Golf Outing Sponsors
- Title Sponsor: Ai Media Group
- Advocate Sponsors: Provident Bank, Sunrise Mart
- Partner Sponsor: Summit Health
- Supporter Sponsors: New York City FC, IDK Cooling
- Dinner Sponsors: USI, Gallagher, Pagano Real Estate
- Brunch Sponsors: Cigna Healthcare, Lincoln, Best Trails & Travel, Marsh McLennan Agency
- Beverage Sponsors: Joseph V. MacMahon, Attorney at Law; Allan Industries, Inc.; Donna Boles; Callahan Financial Group; Rivertan Financial Group, LLC
- Friends of the Foundation: Valley Bank, News 12 New Jersey, Comora Family Foundation, Bobby Van Plumbing & Heating, Global Alliance, KM Associates of New York, Inc., PrisCo Financial, David Bayne, Esq.
About the Berkeley College Foundation
The mission of the Berkeley College Foundation is to provide support and resources to students pursuing quality experiences in higher education. Scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students to help defray the cost of tuition and to enhance participation in educational enrichment activities. The Foundation also funds three Berkeley College campus food pantries in Newark and Woodland Park, NJ, and New York City, NY. Based in New Jersey, the charitable organization received 501(c)(3) status in 2015. The website address is https://berkeleycollegefoundation.org.