A. ANHEUSER-BUSCH/URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility - The Anheuser-Busch/Urban League of Essex County Scholarship (hereafter referred to as “The Scholarship”), financially assists Essex County residents who are either attending or planning to attend Essex County College and who have exhausted all other sources of financing their education.

The sole funding for these awards is a grant from Anheuser-Busch. The Scholarship covers the cost of up to nine (9) credits each semester towards the student’s degree program. Additionally, up to 1/2 of the cost of course books (or $210.00 whichever is less) will be provided. No substitutions of the above awards can be made.

Application and Award Process - All applications must be approved by the student’s academic counselor (if she/he has one). If this is not obtainable, a written statement to this effect MUST be included with the application.

To be considered for an award, a completed application must be submitted by November 1 for the following Spring Semester and May 1 for the following Fall Semester. Any applications missing information, or deemed unreadable, will NOT be considered. Once an application is submitted, no further information may be submitted.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old, UNLESS they graduated from high school prior to their 18th birthday. All applicants MUST possess either a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED). Only students attending or planning to attend Essex County College may apply. If an applicant is not currently an ECC student, the award will not be disbursed until proof of enrollment at ECC has been presented.

All applications will be reviewed by the Urban League Scholarship Committee, which will consist of the Community Outreach Coordinator, a member of both the Urban League Executive Staff and the Board of Trustees and a community representative and will meet approximately one month after the application closing date. The decisions of the committee will be announced approximately one month prior to the start of the next semester. All applicants will be notified of their award status at that time. All committee decisions are final.

Selection Criteria and Award Disbursement - Criteria for the awarding of scholarships include the following: Academic standing and/or performance; extracurricular activities and/or work history; demonstration of writing skills through completion of essay question; and proof of financial need on the part of the applicant. In addition, preference will be shown to applicants in the following categories: single heads of households; displaced homemakers; non-traditional students; minority females; and applicants with physically or educationally challenged situations.

The award is payable to Essex County College only and will not be disbursed to the award recipient. Essex County College shall bill the Urban League for tuition and book costs no later than six weeks after the end of the enrollment period. The award is non-transferable and is in no way considered an obligation of either the Urban League of Essex County or Anheuser-Busch, Inc., in any manner other than described herein.

Award Recipient Responsibilities - All scholarship recipients must maintain at least a 2.5 semester AND cumulative GPA. Grade reports from the current semester must be included as part of the re-application process for the following

semester. The re-application forms, which will be sent prior to the end of the semester, must be returned to the Urban League office upon receipt of the grade

report. Course withdrawals may jeopardize subsequent scholarship eligibility. An explanation of the withdrawal will be required for next semester consideration.

The Urban League of Essex County reserves the right to change the above policies and procedures of the scholarship program at any time without prior notice.

The New Jersey Nets and Devils Foundation grants scholarships to Essex County College annually. Each scholarship carries a total monetary value of $4,000.00 that may be used over a maximum period of six years. If a scholarship recipient transfers from Essex County College to a four-year institution, the remaining scholarship payments are transferred to the scholar’s new college or university.

In order to be considered for the Nets and Devils Foundation Scholarship Award, students must:

1. Have graduated from a New Jersey high school in the past two years;
2. Demonstrate financial need; and
3. Have a history of community service or involvement.

In addition, each scholarship recipient is required to maintain a 2.00 GPA, and full time enrollment status.

C. THE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY

The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNF) was founded in 1996. HFNJ is strongly committed to improving the healthcare of vulnerable individuals and families living in Newark, and the greater Essex County area. The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Service Scholarship Program provides tuition and academic assistance to students in eight area colleges and universities, including Essex County College. The goal of the service scholar program, funded by the foundation, is to support talented Newark or Essex County area students pursuing health careers. Health related careers are broadly defined to include biology, pre-medicine, nursing social work, allied health, hospital administration, medical technology, and biomedical engineering.

In order to qualify for financial support under the HCNF Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

1. Reside in the Newark/Essex County Area.
2. Major in a science or health track program with the intention of becoming a healthcare professional.
3. Sign a letter of commitment to provide health-related services in undeserved communities in Newark/Essex County for a one to two-year period following graduation.
4. Demonstrate financial need.
5. Maintain an acceptable GPA, and make satisfactory progress.

HFNF service scholars are awarded scholarships based on an individual’s financial need. In addition, service scholars are invited to participate in paid six-week internships.

The Open Door Foundation awards scholarships to ECC students majoring in Information Technology. The National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses (NACCB) supports the foundation. The Open Education Foundation’s objective is to “open doors for America’s future computer professionals.” Aside from financial assistance, NACCB chapter members provide mentoring to students receiving The Open Door Education Foundation’s scholarships.

To be eligible for an Open Door Education scholarship, you must:

1. Be admitted as a full time student pursuing technical education or training at a college, university or private technical training school that is local to your permanent residence. (Part-time attendance is acceptable if working a full-time job while attending university or community college.
2. Be in your third or fourth year of school if attending a four-year college or university. Be in your second year of school if attending a two-year community college.
3. Be a U.S. citizen
4. Offer two letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
5. Demonstrate financial need, as determined by your school.
6. Not be related to any employees or contractors working for an NAACB member company or The Open Door Education Foundation.
7. Provide college transcripts.
8. Provide certification for any computer-related training.

1. The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Chapter 15, Newark, New Jersey grants a $1000.00 scholarship and a plaque to a qualified ECC student majoring in Business Administration or Accounting. The scholarship is awarded every year.
2. In order to be considered for SCORE Scholarship:
3. An applicant should be a full-time business/accounting student, a New Jersey resident, and be in a sophomore or junior year.
4. A 3.4 GPA or better is required with a minimum of 45 credits.
5. An applicant should be interested in expanding and improving the atmosphere of the business community in New Jersey.
6. An applicant must demonstrate financial need.

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