Join us for Bergen Community College Foundation’s premier fundraising event the annual Scholarship Gala. This unforgettable evening will celebrate and support Bergen Community College students by providing life-changing educational opportunities and scholarships. Guests will enjoy a sophisticated cocktail reception, gourmet desserts, and inspiring stories shared by current students, successful alumni, and esteemed community leaders.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
The Venetian
546 River Dr., Garfield, NJ 07026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m
Event Agenda:
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Registration and Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.: Evening Program
8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Dessert and Closing
2026 Honorees
Community Torch Award
Balpreet Grewal- Virk
Senior Vice President, Community Health
RWJBarnabas Health
Dedication to Education Award
Kyung Hee Choi
Adj.Prof.of Business and Business Executive Resident
Bergen Community College
Philanthropy Award
The Perino Family Foundation
Alumni Achievement Award
Mayor Andre Sayegh
City of Paterson
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The Value of Your Partnership:
As a valued partner of the Bergen Community College Foundation, your support fuels a movement that cultivates knowledge, inspires confidence, and empowers individuals to pursue a brighter future. Serving more than 20,000 students annually, Bergen leads the state in associate degree and professional certification attainment.
By supporting the Scholarship Gala, you will:
- Invest in education and opportunity
- Help students take meaningful steps toward career and life success
- Align with influential leaders and raise your community profile
Together, we can empower tomorrow’s leaders – one scholarship at a time.
Why Your Support Matters:
As public funding continues to tighten, the future of high-quality public education relies on visionary leadership and generous philanthropic investment. Each year, the Bergen Community College Foundation awards more than $500,000 in scholarships, making higher education more accessible and affordable for thousands of students.
Bergen Community College is New Jersey’s leading gateway to higher education, employment, and career advancement. With three out of four students residing in Bergen County, and more than 80% of graduates staying in the area to live, work, and raise their families, Bergen generates a powerful local impact. Our graduates fuel economic growth, contribute to community development, and drive over $600 million annually into Bergen County’s economy.
Click to enjoy the photos from the 2025 Event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bergencc/albums/72177720330428854
Click to view the 2025 event program/ad journal: https://fliphtml5.com/ceodo/akgi/