MBCA Scholarships for Students

MBCA Scholarships for Students

Organization: Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association Inc (MBCA), Atlantic City, NJ

Geographic Scope: Greater Atlantic City area, New Jersey

Purpose: The MBCA Scholarship Foundation promotes higher education to residents of the Greater Atlantic City area by offering financial assistance in the form of scholarships for students and direct teach grants for creative independent programs.

Focus Areas:

Higher education support

Student educational growth and development

Various named scholarships including:

- Howard Bacharach Foundation Scholarship
- SJI Women's Leadership Scholarship (for Atlantic County women)
- Atlantic City Day Nursery Scholarship
- Seashore Gardens Living Center Scholarship
- AtlantiCare Scholarship (for health field students)
- Ed & Meg Blake Scholarship
- Johnny D'Angelo Arts Scholarship (by Forza Insurance Group)
- Epicurean Society of Southern NJ Scholarships (Culinary and Hospitality Programs)
- Tanger Outlet Scholarship
- The Walk Scholarship
- Glenn Insurance Scholarship
- Accents Aesthetics Scholarship

Eligibility:

High school students in Greater Atlantic City area

Planning to continue studies at an accredited higher education institution

Background: The MBCA is a 501(c)(3) organization that has been in existence for over 30 years. MBCA membership includes 12 casinos, over 350 local businesses, 50 nonprofit groups, and over 100 citizens. The organization has awarded over $300,000 in scholarship monies to residents in the Greater Atlantic City area.

Contact Information:

Address: 1616 Pacific Ave., 6th Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7003

Phone: 609-348-1903

Fax: 609-344-5244

Email: comments@acmetbiz.com