OceanFirst Scholarship Program

Overview

OceanFirst Scholarship Program

OceanFirst Foundation has a long-standing tradition of supporting higher education. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to local Colleges and Universities for the purpose of awarding scholarships. In the previous fifteen years of the Ocean First Scholarship Program, $4.3+ million has been awarded to nearly 3,000 students from across the OceanFirst footprint to help them pursue their dream of higher education.

In 2025, we’re awarding $225,000 to our partner schools – Atlantic Cape Community College, Brookdale Community College, Georgian Court University, Monmouth University, Ocean County College, Rowan College South Jersey, Rowan University, Stockton University, and The College of New Jersey to provide scholarships for direct educational expenses to students in any year of undergraduate study. OceanFirst Scholarship recipients at Community Colleges receive $1,000 awards and students attending the 4-year public and private Universities receive $2,500 awards.

Each College/University evaluates all scholarship applications and selects recipients based on the school’s existing policies and procedures for awarding scholarships. Selection decisions are made completely independent of OceanFirst Foundation.

Eligibility

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Application Details

2025 Scholarship Application
Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The
Bank’s strong commitment to helping families, schools, organizations, and communities has spanned generations reaching
new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that meet
community needs within the OceanFirst footprint. One of the top priorities of OceanFirst Foundation is supporting youth
development and education.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
In 2025, OceanFirst Foundation will provide grants to Atlantic Cape Community College, Brookdale Community College,
Georgian Court University, Ocean County College, Monmouth University, Rowan College of South Jersey, Rowan
University, Stockton University, and The College of New Jersey for the purpose of awarding scholarships for
undergraduate education. Scholarships will be awarded to students in any year of study as follows:
Community Colleges
• Atlantic Cape Community College Twenty-Five (25) $1,000 Scholarships
• Brookdale Community College Twenty-Five (25) $1,000 Scholarships
• Ocean County College Twenty-Five (25) $1,000 Scholarships
• Rowan College of South Jersey - Twenty-Five (25) $1,000 Scholarships
Cumberland & Gloucester Campuses
Universities
• Georgian Court University Ten (10) $2,500 Scholarships
• Monmouth University Ten (10) $2,500 Scholarships
• Rowan University Ten (10) $2,500 Scholarships
• Stockton University Ten (10) $2,500 Scholarships
• The College of New Jersey Ten (10) $2,500 Scholarships
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must currently reside within the OceanFirst footprint, see page 3 for residency requirements.
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and must provide a copy of their high
school or college transcript. If your transcript is already on file with the College/University you are attending, you
do not need to resend.
USE OF SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship recipients may only use the scholarship for direct educational expenses.
SELECTION
Each College/University will evaluate all scholarship applications received, select recipients, and award funds based on the
College/University’s existing policies and procedures. Selection decisions are made completely independent of OceanFirst
Foundation. Representatives from OceanFirst Bank and OceanFirst Foundation, including all employees and board
members, do not participate in the selection process.

TO APPLY
Complete the application and email or mail to the appropriate College/University address noted below. You must provide a copy of your
high school or college transcript. Your application must be received by July 1, 2025 to be considered for this scholarship.
We highly recommend you contact the school to which you are applying to confirm the receipt of your application.
Atlantic Cape Community College Brookdale Community College Foundation
Office of Financial Aid 765 Newman Springs Road
5100 Black Horse Pike Lincroft, NJ 07738-1597
Mays Landing, NJ 08330 www.brookdalecc.edu
www.atlantic.edu * Email the completed application to: foundation@brookdalecc.edu
* SEND THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO SCHOLARSHIP@ATLANTIC.EDU. Must be registered for 12 credits for the Fall 2025 semester. HIGH
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE 25/26 FAFSA AND REGISTER FOR 6 SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST ATTACH A TRANSCRIPT.
OR MORE CREDITS FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER. HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT A CURRENT TRANSCRIPT.
Georgian Court University Monmouth University
Office of Financial Aid Attn: Nancy Hanson, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Director of Financial Aid, Bernard Gajano 400 Cedar Ave.
900 Lakewood Ave. West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1898
Lakewood, NJ 08701 www.monmouth.edu
www.georgian.edu Email application to: nhanson@monmouth.edu
Email application to: financialaid@georgian.edu
* APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE 25/26 FAFSA AND BE
REGISTERED AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT FOR THE FALL
2025 SEMESTER
Ocean County College Rowan College of South Jersey
Foundation Office Attn: Dr. Michael Chando, Assoc. VP of Student Aid & Records
P.O. Box 2001 1400 Tanyard Road
Toms River, NJ 08754 Sewell, NJ 08080
Email application to: scholarships@ocean.edu Vineland, NJ 08360
www.ocean.edu www.rcsj.edu
* Email the completed application to scholarships@rcsj.edu
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE 25/26 FAFSA, REGISTER FOR 12
OR MORE CREDITS, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE A
TRANSCRIPT WITH THE APPLICATION.
Rowan University Stockton University
Director of Admissions – Savitz Hall Attn: Christopher Connors, Jr., Director of Financial Aid
201 Mullica Hill Road 101 Vera King Farris Drive
Glassboro, NJ 08028 Galloway, NJ 08205
www.rowan.edu www.stockton.edu
Send completed application to: finaid@stockton.edu
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE 25/26 FAFSA AND BE
REGISTERED AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT AT STOCKTON FOR THE FALL
SEMESTER.
The College of New Jersey
Attn: Wil Casaine, Office of Student Financial Assistance
2000 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718
www.tcnj.edu
Email application to: OSFA@TCNJ.edu
* STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED BASED
ON THE RESULTS OF THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
STUDENT AID (FAFSA).

APPLICANT INFORMATION
• Applicant’s Name (LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE) ______________________________
• Date of Birth (MONTH/DAY/YEAR) ______________________________
• Address (NUMBER, STREET AND APARTMENT#) ______________________________
(CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE) ______________________________
• Phone ______________________________
• Email ______________________________
• College ID# ______________________________
• Year of Undergraduate Study (place an “x” in one)
_____ Freshman
_____ Sophomore
_____ Junior
_____ Senior
• Name of High School/District Graduated From
• GPA at Time of Application (WILL BE CONFIRMED)
CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE
I acknowledge that all information furnished on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further hereby
grant permission to the College/University to review my financial and academic records as they apply to this scholarship application. I
further grant permission to the College/University, OceanFirst Foundation, and OceanFirst Bank, to use the information contained in
this application, and related information, for the purposes of publicizing and promoting the Scholarship Program in any and all of its
publications, including website and social media entries, without payment or any other consideration.
Signature of Student ___________________________ Date ___________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian ___________________________ Date ___________________________
2025 RESIDENCY/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Residents of the following New Jersey Counties are eligible to apply:
 Atlantic County  Mercer County
 Burlington County  Middlesex County
 Camden County  Monmouth County
 Cape May County  Ocean County
 Cumberland County  Somerset County
 Gloucester County  Union County