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Student Life & Activities will be accepting Scholarship Applications for Students that will be graduating in the Spring 2025 or Summer I 2025 semesters, as well as, for students that graduated in Summer II 2024 and Fall 2024. The scholarship period will be announced during the Spring 2025 semester.
Scholarship Applications will be available in the Dasher Student Center Room 101 during the announced scholarship application period.
Please note the following:
*Late submissions will not be accepted!
Academic Achievement AwardThis scholarship is presented to graduates who have demonstrated outstanding achievement.
Accounting Service AwardThis scholarship is given by the Business Division of the College to outstanding graduates.
Administrative Association ScholarshipThis scholarship is given by the Administrative Association of the College to outstanding graduates.
Division of Biology, Chemistry & Health Technologies Scholarship
Business Administration Award
Darlene Liggins ScholarshipThe scholarship has been established by Peggy R. Urso-Savarese in memory of Darlene Liggins who attended Essex and became a successful marketing manager and director in both the communication and banking industries.
Essex County College Alumni Association ScholarshipAlumni of the College donate funds to decrease the costs associated with attending a four-year institution.
Faculty Association ScholarshipEach year the Essex County College Faculty Association (ECCFA) provides scholarships on behalf of the Faculty to outstanding students.
Hon. Patricia Juliano Memorial Scholarship
Kassa, Cofer & Slade Academic Achievement and Student Success ScholarshipThis scholarship is in honor of retired long-serving employees of Essex County College: Zewdnesh (Zee) Kassa, the late Mildred Cofer, and Patricia Slade
Drs. Mary B. and Reynold E. Burch Scholarship Fund
Dr. Matilda Akinyemi-Oloba Memorial Scholarship This scholarship has been established at Essex County College by the Akinyemi Family of Newark, NJ in memory of their beloved sister, daughter, and mother, Dr. Matilda Akinyemi-Oloba. Dr. Akinyemi practiced medicine with the highest level of compassion and care. The goal of the scholarship is to provide financial support to Essex County College students who are majoring in Biology/Pre-Medicine or other healthcare-related disciplines and plan to transfer to a four-year institution, with the desire to pursue medicine after completion of their undergraduate degree.
METCS Scholarship
Professor John Hills International Student ScholarshipThis scholarship reflects the spirit of John Hills’ lifelong thirst for languages, learning, and travel, which was guided by his deep respect for and appreciation of cultures other than his own. A natural teacher and mentor, John Hills remained committed to the success and well-being of his English language learner students beyond their graduation.
For the outstanding student who has completed ESL courses at Essex County College and is continuing their studies at a four-year college or university. Established in loving memory by his wife, Lynn, and the Hills and Stockhamer families and friends.
Phi Theta Kappa
Robert Sydney Needham Memorial Scholarship
Social Work Student Association Scholarship
XIOMARA TORRES LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPThe E.O.F. Scholarship at Essex County College is given annually to graduating E.O.F. student(s) who have completed a full-time credit load with a GPA of 2.5 or better; have participated in E.O.F. required activities, and have contributed to the college community. In addition, the student(s) must submit a personal written assessment of how the E.O.F. Program has been of assistance to them while attending Essex County College.
FLORENCE WIDEMAN BEY SCHOLARSHIPThe scholarship is awarded to the student who complies with the following: City of Newark, NJ resident, must be at least 35 years old, active in extracurricular activities within the college, demonstrated leadership qualities within the community, has been accepted for admission to a four year accredited college/university; must be a female representative of the E.O.F majority student population. Also, the student must submit an essay on how the E.O.F Program has prepared her to attend a four-year college/university; including a brief statement regarding her personal philosophy on life.