New/Continuing/Transfer Undergraduate Students
Scholarship Guidelines
Winter 2026 Semester Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025.
Up to 10 Scholarships Available.
Amount: $1,000 per semester (up to eight semesters or degree completion for a Bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first; up to four semesters or degree completion for an Associates degree, whichever occurs first).
For eligibility, applicants must:
- Apply and be accepted to Berkeley College (any campus or online) for the winter 2026 semester.
- Enroll in a Berkeley College Associate's or Bachelor’s degree program as a full-time student.
- Submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Requirements: In order to continue receiving the Berkeley College Foundation Scholarship, recipients must:
- Maintain full-time continuous enrollment. Recipient may take no more than one (1) semester leave of absence to be considered for eligibility upon readmission.
- Show a financial need based on the outcomes from the FAFSA.
- Must provide 5 volunteer or community service hours per academic year.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 each academic year.
Additional terms:
The scholarship is not available to Berkeley College or Berkeley College Foundation employees or their immediate family members, students on non-immigrant visas, or those receiving full-tuition scholarships from Berkeley College. Eligibility ends upon completion of the first degree program or after eight semesters, whichever comes first. Students pursuing a second degree may reapply. Those participating in an approved study abroad program will remain eligible for the scholarship.
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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:
Joshua Burke
BS, Legal Studies
Joshua Burke
Town of Residence: New York, NY
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (2024)
Campus: New York City
Campus Extracurriculars: Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society, Justice League Club
Current Position: Court Reporter, Prevail Legal
What makes you passionate about your career?
The possibility that I can be a beacon of hope for a person or family.
How did the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship help you achieve your dreams?
It helped me tremendously. Being a recipient of the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship led me to graduate on time and continue toward my goals. I am now a part of the Rutgers Law School Minority Student Program for future law students. If it had not been for the Foundation, I am not sure I would have had the success I have had.
What advice or inspiration would you offer today’s college-age students?
My mantra is: Be determined, be intentional, and always trust yourself.
Daniyel B. Bingham
BBA, 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
BS, 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
BBA, 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.
Doris “Dee” DeLucia
BS, Legal Studies
Doris “Dee” DeLucia
Town of Residence: Nutley, NJ
Degrees: Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Herkimer County Community College (2003); Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Berkeley College (2020)
Campus: Berkeley College Online®
Campus Extracurriculars: Lambda Epsilon Chi National Honor Society and Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
Current Position: Contracts Associate/Analyst, Eisai Pharmaceuticals (Contracted from ICON PLC)
What makes you passionate about your field?
I currently work for a global pharmaceutical company as a Contracts Associate, assisting the legal team with processing and finalizing contracts, from research and development contracts to clinical trial agreements. I find the work thoroughly rewarding! The position involves the perfect blend of the legal and healthcare fields, both of which I truly enjoy. Additionally, the position is hybrid remote, which allows me to spend more time at home with my family. As a married mother of three young children, it certainly helps me stay involved in our busy home life, making all our lives much easier and more fulfilled. I have never been happier in my professional and personal life, and I owe it all to Berkeley!
How did the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship help you achieve your dreams?
Although I had received an Associate’s degree in my early 20s, I dreamed of one day being able to go back to school to obtain my Bachelor’s degree. But with a busy family life, my dream was pushed to the back burner. Before I knew it, 15 years had gone by, and it seemed impossible that I would ever finish school. I read about how Berkeley had a good program for Legal Studies that was completely online, which was a perfect fit for me and my demanding schedule. The cost of attending was still a concern, until the Berkeley College Foundation scholarship changed my life. I was awarded the necessary funds to make my dreams a reality. Two years later, I graduated magna cum laude and received my B.S. in Legal Studies. It was one of the happiest days of my life.
What advice or inspiration would you offer today’s college-age students?
Keep your eyes on the prize. There may come a time when you will feel overwhelmed and even consider giving up on pursuing your studies, especially when class schedules and the course workload become demanding. But stick with it! When things get tough, don’t hesitate to reach out to friends and family for support, or to seek out help from professors and school resources. Pursue an education and career in a field you enjoy. Nothing is more rewarding than working in a job you love!