The scholarship application is currently closed.
Please click here for general information about the scholarship application process, and contact bccscholarship@bergen.edu with any questions.
A running list of external scholarships can be found here.
FAQs
Who qualifies for scholarships?
To apply for a scholarship from the Bergen Community College Foundation, you must be enrolled in a degree program at Bergen Community College, typically with minimum 3 completed credits from BCC.
I do/do not receive financial aid. Am I still eligible to receive a scholarship?
Yes. Most foundation scholarships are need-based, but a few are merit-based. Note that international students are eligible for many foundation scholarships.
How does the Foundation evaluate need?
The foundation coordinates with Bergen’s Office of Financial Aid to clarify student need. Filling out the FAFSA form is strongly recommended for US citizens to access other types of financial aid, as well; you can access that form here: http://www.fafsa.gov. For New Jersey residents, filling out the HESAA application is strongly recommended to access other types of state funding; you can access that form here: HESAA. If you have questions or need help with the forms, please reach out to the college’s Financial Aid office at (201) 447-7148, or email them at financial.aid@bergen.edu.
If you have not applied for financial aid through the college, we may need additional information from you to demonstrate your need.
Why didn’t I receive a scholarship?
Scholarships are not guaranteed for any student. All submitted essays are reviewed, and students are selected based on how well they meet the criteria for each scholarship. When multiple students qualify, recipients may be chosen at random.
If I have any other questions, who can I contact?
If you have any questions about scholarships, please send an email to bccscholarship@bergen.edu.
Resources for Transfer Students
Bergen students who transfer to other institutions — particularly four-year colleges — may need financial aid to complete their degrees.
Note that the Foundation’s scholarships are limited to students attending Bergen. Many other resources are available, however, and have their own application processes. To make it easier for you to find these, a list is available through the link below:
Potential Scholarships for Transfer Students
Note that the college’s Department of Student Services may have additional information on these opportunities.