Alumni Association Scholarship

Awarded to a part-time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA who has demonstrated financial need and commitment to Union County College.

 Amateur Astronomers, Inc./E.T. Pearson Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in or having taken Astronomy 101 or 102 who has completed a minimum of 24 credits with a 3.0 GPA.  Preference shall be given to student enrolled as a Physical Science or Engineering major.  Nominees from this group shall be selected by the instructor of these courses and submitted in writing to Union County College.  If no acceptable candidate can be found from Astronomy 101 or 102, the scholarship may be given to a Physical Science or Engineering major with a 3.0 GPA.

American Association of University Professors Scholarship (#1)

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed at least 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Recipient must have involvement in community activities and demonstrate financial need.

American Association of University Professors Scholarship (#2)

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed at least 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Recipient must have involvement in community activities and demonstrate financial need.

American Association of University Professors Scholarship (#3)

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed at least 18 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Recipient must have involvement in community activities and demonstrate financial need.

American Way Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student enrolled in the ESL Program who has completed a minimum of 6 credit hours and demonstrates financial need.

Virginia and Henry Apelian Scholarship

Two scholarships awarded annually.  The first must be of Armenian descent with priority given to financial need and academic achievement.  This recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 and must have completed at least 15 credits.  The second scholarship will be awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.  This recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must have completed at least 15 credits.

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Computer Science field who has completed a minimum of 15 credits with a 2.5 GPA and demonstrates financial need.

The Barnes-Taylor Family Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student over the age of 25 who has completed a minimum of 24 credits with a 2.5 GPA and applied for financial aid.

Alan R. Barwiolek Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student in ASL or Deaf Studies Certificate or Interpreters for Deaf Degree Program who has completed 12 credits (Certificate Program) or 30 credits (Degree Program) with a minimum 3.5 GPA.  Recipient must have declared interpreting as a career track, demonstrate financial need, and be a U.S. citizen.

Awarded to a student in the Allied Health Program, with priority given to a Physical Therapy student.

Eugene H. Bauer Family Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who has completed 30 credits towards an Associate Degree Program.  Recipient must be a resident of Union County or adjacent counties (Essex, Middlesex, Morris and Somerset).

Ernest & Georgia Bell Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Business Management.  Recipient must have a “B-“ average and be a Union County resident.  Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Ceinwen Bergen Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student in his/her sophomore year from a Union County city (Elizabeth, Plainfield, Rahway, Linden, Roselle).  Recipient must be a Humanities major in the Liberal Arts Program and demonstrate financial need.  Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 or better cumulative GPA at the time of application for the scholarship.

Elizabeth J. Bielefeld Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to full or part-time students who are residents of Union County and who plan to transfer to a four-year institution upon graduation.  Preference will be given to residents of Summit, NJ.  Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application and have completed a minimum of 12 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Hermann J. Bielefeld Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student pursuing an A.A. or A.S. Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physical Science or Languages.  Recipient must have a 3.0 or better average and have completed 12 credits.  Preference will be given to a student who is a single parent working full or part-time.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Donald E. Billiar Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to the applicant with the highest cumulative GPA (minimum 3.0) after having completed a minimum of 20 credits.

Joan and Pete Blatz Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student with preference given to a student athlete.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need, have completed at least 12 credits, and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Martha Bracher and Marguerite Hesseman Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has completed 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Recipient must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate financial need.  Priority will be given to applicants from Hillside and Hillside High School graduates.

The Nadine Brechner Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has passed Institute for Intensive English courses and is enrolled in credit courses.

Bristol‑Myers Squibb Scholarship

Awarded to a current or transfer full‑time, matriculated student.  A minimum 3.0 GPA is required to renew scholarship.

Drs. Thomas and Tressa Brown Scholarship

Awarded to an entering Plainfield High School graduate who is a full-time matriculated student majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education.  Recipient must maintain a 2.75 GPA to continue receiving this scholarship.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Dr. Tressa and Dr. Thomas Brown Scholarship

Awarded to a current full‑time, matriculated student in Liberal Arts (Early Childhood Elementary Education Option Pre K-3) or Liberal Arts (Education Option Grades 4-12).  The student must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to Union County College.

Brown Family Paramedic Scholarship

Awarded to a new or continuing full or part-time student in the Paramedic Program, including those working towards an Associate’s degree in the Paramedic Program.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full-time male student, born in the USA, 25 years of age or younger, who has completed a minimum of 24 credits with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at time of application.  Recipient must be majoring in engineering and planning to pursue a bachelor's degree after graduating from UCC.

James A. Burns Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student in the LPN curriculum, with a minimum “C” average overall, but a “B” in the “core” curriculum.  Recipient must have worked in the home health care field (2 years recommended), have demonstrated compassion and love for his/her work, and not have the means to pursue further certification in nursing such as an LPN degree.  Letter of recommendation or references from patient families, supervisor or colleagues is required for consideration.  Letter or statement from candidate about his/her career goals and how he/she would work to ensure quality care also is required.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Rosemary and Eugene Carmody Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in either Business or Liberal Arts with an Education option.  Priority will be given to a full-time student.  Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 24 credits.  Recipient must have active participation in Union County College and/or community programs.  This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, College or community participation, and financial need.

The Celgene Future Caregiver Award Scholarship

Awarded to a new or continuing full-time student working towards an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing, with a 3.0 (B) or better average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Cento Amici Scholarship

Awarded to a student of Italian-American descent who has completed a minimum of 24 credits with a 3.0 GPA and documents financial need.

Awarded to a deserving Union County College athlete/scholar.

Awarded a full-time student coming immediately out of high school with a “B+” average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

Camille and Robert Cormier Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Corporate Chefs Scholarship

Awarded to a student enrolled in a program at the Plainfield Campus who demonstrates financial need.

Daniel G. Covine Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who has completed 12 credits with a 3.0 GPA, and is a resident of Union County.  Preference will be given to students in the Paralegal Studies Program; if no appropriate student is eligible, then to students studying History.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Cranford Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time first-year student entering Union County College and a resident of Cranford who has a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and demonstrates financial need.

Judge Cuddie E. Davidson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Charles T. Davis, Sr. Scholarship

Awarded to students entering the Liberal Arts Program.  Preference given to students residing in Union County.  Must rank in top quarter of their high school graduating class or score 1100 or more on their SAT or possess unusual intellectual or artistic talent, a cumulative GPA of 3.5, and membership in Phi Theta Kappa.  Students must first apply for and accept financial aid prior to receiving scholarship.  Continuing recipient(s) must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.

Developmental English Scholarship

Awarded to a student enrolled in a degree program who has demonstrated a commitment to college work by having successfully completed his/her developmental English requirements in reading and writing.  Recipient must write a brief statement (250 words) discussing his/her educational goals at Union County College.

Rachel Ann Drinkwater Scholarship

Awarded to a female Business major who is in the top quarter of her high school class or has maintained a “B” average the last two years in high school.  Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at Union County College and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree after graduating from Union County College.  Recipient must be a United States citizen and no more than 21 years of age.

Dubitsky-Belmonte Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is a Linden resident.  Recipient must have successfully completed all remedial requirements and be enrolled in any program offered through the Business Department (Administrative Support (+Options), Business Management, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Business (+Options), Computer Science, Paralegal, Game Design, Help Desk, Fire Science plus any new programs within the Business Department).  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Engineering Department Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student, taking at least 6 credits and matriculated in one of the programs offered by the Engineering/Technology/Architecture Department at UCC.  Recipient may receive this scholarship support for more than one year.  Recipient must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application for the scholarship and have completed a minimum of 12 college-level credits at Union County College.  Applicant must also submit a 300 word essay (word processed) on some aspect of engineering, technology or architecture (e.g., a practitioner, historical development, economic impact, environmental influence, edifice), past or present.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and evaluation of the essay by a committee determined by the Engineering Department.

Donald J. & Margaret V. Feaster Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student majoring in the sciences, with preference for obtaining an Engineering degree.  Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application for the scholarship and have completed a minimum of 12 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Faculty Scholarship

Awarded to a matriculated student who has completed 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.2.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association, Local 37, Cranford Scholarship

Awarded to full-time students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Recipients must be residents of Cranford.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need to one male and one female student per year.

Dr. Sondra Fishinger Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) student who is a member of Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society and who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.  Preference will be given to a student who meets the above requirements and who intends to complete an associate’s degree at Union County College and to transfer to a four-year institution.

Awarded to a full-time female student, a resident of Union County and a graduate of a Union County high school with a “C” average or better.

Awarded to a Union County College ESL student who has not failed the previous ESL course.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

The Barbara H. Foley Scholarship (#2)

Awarded to a full or part-time student in the I.I.E. Program who is doing well.

Awarded to a matriculated full or part-time student and a resident of Union County who has successfully completed at least one English-as-a-Second-Language class and a minimum of 12 credits with a “C+” GPA.  Recipient must be of immigrant background and demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to a matriculated full or part-time student and a resident of Union County who has successfully completed level 6 in English-as-a-Second-Language class and a minimum of 12 credits with a "C+" GPA.  The recipient must be of immigrant background and be planning to become a teacher.

Freeholder Scholars Program

Please see listing under Union County Freeholders Scholarships

Thomas Gallagher Scholarship

Awarded to a full‑time second‑year student who is majoring in a mathematics‑related field and demonstrates financial need.

Dorothy Gasorek Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is a resident of Union County.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has successfully completed a minimum of 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who intends to complete an associate's degree.  Preference shall be given to a Union Township resident.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.  There shall be only one scholarship recipient annually.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has successfully completed a minimum of 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who intends to complete an associate's degree.  Preference shall be given to a Union Township resident.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.  There shall be only one scholarship recipient annually.

General Endowment Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to prevent and deter student need for loans.  Students may be full or part-time, must have and maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA, and must have applied for financial aid and found to be either ineligible or only partially eligible for grants-in-aid.

Gibson Family Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to a full‑time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Edward Golda Scholarship

Awarded to a student of Polish descent and/or from Poland, enrolled in either the Institute for Intensive English or regular course offerings with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given to a student with interest in foreign language as a field of study.

Awarded to a student in the Nursing program who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a 2.5 GPA and demonstrates financial need.

John & Patricia Griffith Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time EOF student who plans to transfer to a four-year college.  Recipient must have earned at least 12 credits and have a GPA of at least a “B-“.  The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need.

Dr. Toby Grodner Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time Business major, with emphasis on Marketing, who has completed a minimum of 30 credits with at least a “B” average.  The scholarship is awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.

Awarded to a student who has completed at least two plant science courses at UCC and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the plant science courses at the time of application.  Recipient must demonstrate a strong interest in horticulture and should be planning a career in horticulture.  If more than one candidate for the scholarship meets these standards, special criteria will be utilized to determine the recipient for that year.

Richard & LaVerne Haberski Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student majoring in engineering or science with a minimum C+ (2.5) average.  It is preferred that at least one recipient each year is a Linden resident.

Lavinia and Michael Hand Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student pursuing a professional level career in the medical field.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Robert F. Hand Scholarship

Awarded to a Cranford resident who demonstrates good academic scholarship and financial need.

Thomas H. Hannen, Sr. Scholarship

Awarded to a full‑time student with a minimum 2.0 GPA who demonstrates financial need.  Priority will be given to applicants from Winfield.

Margaret B. Hanson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time Liberal Arts major who has completed a minimum of 9 credit hours with a 3.0 GPA in English courses.  Recipient must plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate both active involvement in community activities and financial need.

Professor Donald Hedeen Scholarship

Awarded to a full‑time student who has completed at least 24 credits and is majoring in Engineering.

Sherry Heidary Scholarship

       Awarded to students with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Recipients must be taking one of the following courses:  Chemistry 111, 113, or 211 and have a 3.0 or better grade in the course – to be selected for this scholarship.  In order to receive this scholarship, recipients must enroll in one of the following courses:  Chemistry 112, 114, or 212.

Ethel M. Heim – A Friend of the College Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed at least 15 credits with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA who demonstrates financial need.

Everett A. Heim Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who demonstrates financial need.

Herran-delValle Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time female Hispanic student.  Recipient must have a “C” average or better and be a Union County resident.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better who has completed 24 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Robert Hudak Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has a “B” or “B-“ average, has completed at least 12 credits and is a resident of Union County.  Recipient must be someone who was a serious high school student with a history of volunteer activities, or who has held a job while attending school.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Institute for Intensive English Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has successfully completed 12 hours of English‑as‑a‑Second‑Language (ESL) and demonstrates financial need.

Sandra Itzkoff Memorial Scholarship

       Awarded to a part-time student majoring in Biology, Nursing or Allied Health, and have an “A” average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time female student who is a single mother and a resident of Union County.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full-time student who is a graduate of Elizabeth High School or is currently living in Elizabeth and demonstrates financial need.

Sharon Johnson Educational Excellence Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time EOF student who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.  This scholarship is awarded based upon financial need and academic achievement.

Alfred and Caryl Kaercher Scholarship

Awarded to a full‑time second‑year student who is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a Fine Arts Option in Graphic Arts, Illustration or Visual Arts.

Bonnie Sue Kaplan Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a nursing, Emergency Medical Technology or Paramedic student with the highest grade point average.  Must have completed a minimum of 24 credits and applied for financial aid.

The Karma Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time female student returning to school following hardship or child rearing.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded on a competitive basis each semester to students who have completed NURE 132 or NURE 250 and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.  Scholarships will be awarded on GPA in rank order with available funds.  The award is based on the nursing course being taken and number of nursing credits (Nure 232 - $3,000, Nure 231 - $2,400, Nure 260/270/280/290 - $900 each course and Nure 291 - $300).  Students must complete and file a FAFSA and a UCC Scholarship Application with the UCC Financial Aid Office.  Students who are repeating a nursing course are not eligible for consideration.

Jean Kellogg Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student residing in Union County.  Preference will be given to an older student (30+) who is working and going to school.  Recipient must have a “B” average and must have completed 12 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Khym Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student with a GPA of 3.0 or better.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic standing and financial need.

Kiwanis Luerich Scholarship

Awarded to a student who is an Elizabeth resident and demonstrates financial need and a commitment to the College or Elizabeth community.  Good citizenship must be demonstrated by volunteer, charitable or public service.  Recipient must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

The Barbara Ann Kloss Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time matriculated female student, preferably of Polish descent, in a Liberal Arts or Business Program.  Recipient must have a “B” average and must have completed a minimum of 12 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Ferdinand Klumpp Scholarship

Awarded to an entering or continuing student majoring in a Business or Engineering curriculum who demonstrates financial need.

Raymond B. and Lillian B. Krov Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who is majoring in Business.  Recipient must have completed at least 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Preference will be given to students residing in Clark.

Esther and Jerome Krueger Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who has completed 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who is majoring in an Allied Health Profession or Biology.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Harry Lampel Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has completed at least 12 credits and is pursuing a degree with a major in Computers or Business.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given to a Plainfield resident or a student attending the Plainfield Campus.

Dolores M. Lanzner Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Gerontology, who is a Union County resident and demonstrates financial need.  Recipient must also demonstrate a commitment to the program and must write a letter stating goals and objectives while in the Gerontology program.

Mr. & Mrs. James Lappino Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time Liberal Arts major with an Education option who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need.  Priority will be given to students interested in Special Education.

Lawrence-Collins Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student having completed 12 credits.  Recipient must demonstrate active involvement in community activities (for example, a religious or social organization).  Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need.  Preference will be given to a Plainfield resident.

N. Eve & Frank Leskovicz Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student of Polish heritage.  Recipient must be in Accounting, Engineering, Biology or Chemistry Program, have a minimum “B” grade point average and have completed a minimum of six (6) credits.

Lessner Family Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of 24 completed credits.  Financial need and academic achievement are considered in awarding this scholarship.

Leigh and Julian Levitt Scholarship

    Awarded to a full or part-time student in the Biology or Chemistry Program.  Recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and have completed 12 credits or more (not including remedial or “101”).  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full-time student who has completed one year of college.  Recipient must be a Linden resident with a disability.  First preference will be given to a blind or hearing impaired student.

Awarded to minorities and women who are not currently in the work force.

Richard O. Luster Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a second-year student who is majoring in Engineering.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a “C+” average at the time of application.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time female student over the age of 25.  Recipient must have a "B" average at the time of application and have completed a minimum of 12 credits.  Recipient must submit an application to the College's Financial Aid Office.

Awarded to a full-time student who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a 3.0 GPA in History/Government and demonstrates financial need.

Ian MacRitchie Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student who is majoring in Business or Communications and who has completed 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

The John A. & Ruth Davis Manger Scholarships

Three scholarships awarded annually.  One scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Program with a “B+” or better average who has completed at least 12 credits.  Two scholarships will be awarded to part-time students enrolled in the American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Program with a “B” or better average who have completed at least 12 credits.  For all scholarships, first preference will be given to Cranford residents.  If there are no appropriate candidates from Cranford, then students from Union County who meet the requirements will qualify to receive the scholarships.  All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need or outstanding scholarship and related achievement.

Manley-Winser Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to a graduating high school senior, between the ages of 17-19, from a Summit high school and who is a resident of Summit, NJ.  Recipient must have a “C+” or better average with a history of community and school service.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Harry B. Martin Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student whose major area of study is devoted to the protection of our environment.  Recipient must have completed a minimum of 12 credits with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.

Judy Danetz Mayer Scholarship

Awarded to a matriculated female student who is a single, widowed or divorced mother over 30 years of age.  Recipient must have successfully completed English 089 with a “B” or better average and a minimum of 9 credit hours.  Applicants must write a 250-word essay explaining how her self-concept has changed since starting at Union County College.

John H. and Serena M. McCoy Scholarship

Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need.

James M. McGowan Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student working towards an Associate’s Degree, with a 3.0 (B) or better average.  Preference will be given to a student majoring in Business.  The scholarship will also be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Dr. William H. McLean Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who plans on enrolling in the Engineering Program.  The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need.

Awarded to a current Institute for Intensive English student who has successfully completed one year and is currently enrolled in level 3 or 4.

Dr. Richard F. Neblett Memorial Engineering Scholarship

    Awarded to a full or part-time minority student who is an Engineering major (Chemistry or other science major as alternate if no qualified Engineering major).  Recipient must have a “B+” average or better (“B” average if no others qualify), have completed 15 credits and be a Union County resident.  Preference will be given to a Plainfield High School graduate.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student age 35 or older with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who resides in Union or Essex County.  Recipient must be a second semester student in the Nursing Program and have a "B-" or better average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

New Jersey Computer Club Founders' Memorial Award Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student with a minimum 2.5 average or better and who is a resident of New Jersey.  Recipient must be enrolled in a computer-related training program and have a willingness to share computer knowledge with others.  Recipient will attend meeting with a New Jersey Computer Club representative to accept the check at the Club.

New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS)

High school graduates who are within the top 20% of their class and who meet other criteria are eligible.  Applicants must first apply for all need-based federal and merit-based state financial aid grants.

The NJ STARS will cover the remaining balance of tuition and qualified fees.  Qualified students will have up to two years from date of high school graduation to enroll and begin using the NJ STARS at Union County College.

Sue Novak, RN, CHPN Nursing Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who plans on enrolling in the Nursing Program.  Preference will be given to a Plainfield resident or an entering student from Plainfield High School.

Paul J. O’Keeffe Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student pursuing a degree in the Nursing Program and who shows involvement in community activities.  Priority will be given to a student who plans to attend a four-year institution.  Recipient must have a 3.0 (B) average, have completed 24 credits and be a Union County resident.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Dr. Saul Orkin and Maria Lydia Orkin Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a Liberal Arts student who has completed at least 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Susan Pancurak Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student entering the second year of the Physical Therapy Assistant Program.  Must demonstrate a sense of maturity and responsibility and keen interest in the profession.

Pepsi Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who demonstrates financial need.

Perry Family Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student enrolled in the Business or Education Program, have completed a minimum of 12 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Recipient must be a resident of Union County.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Frank J. Peterpaul Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled as a Liberal Arts major with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and must have completed a minimum of 12 credits.  The scholarship is awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.  Applicants must apply and be eligible for financial aid.

Vincent C. Piro Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time art student of very limited means.  Recipient must maintain a "C" average or better.  Recipient must attend annual Scholarship Reception.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

PNC “Grow Up Great” Scholarship

Awarded to full or part-time students majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Practical Nursing Free Loan Fund

This fund is intended to help needy students enrolled in the Union County College Practical Nursing program to purchase uniforms, pay for a physical exam, or meet other requirements of the program.  It is not intended to cover tuition.  The funds are disbursed according to need only, without regard to immigration status, skin color, religious belief, sexual orientation, or any other criterion, so long as the recipient is a UCC practical nursing student in good standing.  If the need exceeds funds available, the Director of the practical nursing program has sole discretion to decide to whom to disburse the funds, and in what amount(s), consistent with the aforestated criteria.

Emil Prazak Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a second‑year student majoring in Business or Engineering and who is preferably attending classes in the evening.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who resides in Union County.  Recipient must be someone who values education and whose life will be changed by this scholarship.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Eleanor B. Reiner Foundation ASL/Deaf Studies Scholarship

Awarded to a student in the ASL or Deaf Studies Certificate or Interpreters for Deaf Degree Program.

The Ann Richards Memorial Scholarship

       Awarded to a full or part-time student who is maintaining a “B” or better average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student.  Recipient must be a graduate of Governor Livingston High School, Berkeley Heights, NJ.  Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Richel-Lepree Family Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Liberal Arts with an Education option.  Priority will be given to a student who has completed ESL classes.  Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 24 credits.  Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.  Recipient must document plans to become a teacher.

Susan Bashe Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is planning to study Library Science or who is an English Major.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed a minimum of 18 credits with a 3.0 GPA.

Schering-Plough Foundation Allied Health Scholarship

Awarded to a student in Allied Health who attends the Elizabeth Campus and who resides in Elizabeth, NJ or Union County.

Nathan Schwartz Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is a resident of the State of New Jersey.  Recipient must be enrolled in a nursing program, have completed at least 12 credits at Union County College and have a minimum 3.0 average or better.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement.

Ben A. Sciarrillo Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who resides in Union County.  Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and enrolled in the Physical Sciences or Engineering Program.  Preference given to American born student.

The primary criteria are to provide assistance to individuals and their immediate families who were impacted by the events of September 11, 2001 and who do not have adequate relief from other sources.  In the event there are no candidates who meet the primary criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing a degree in one of the emergency serving professions.  There are no academic criteria and the scholarship may be awarded to an entering full or part-time student.

Awarded to a matriculated full or part-time student entering with a "C" average or better and an Elizabeth High School or St. Mary's High School graduate.  Special consideration will be given to a first generation college student.  Prospective recipients must get a letter of recommendation from high school guidance counselor, write an essay and interview with the donors.  Recipient must maintain a 2.5 or better GPA in order to continue receiving the scholarship.  Recipient must demonstrate compassion toward others and a history of community service.  Recipient must visit his/her former high school to serve as a role model to those who come after.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time matriculated student of Ukrainian descent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of 12 credits.  The applicant must submit a 300-word essay (word processed) on some aspect of Ukrainian life (e.g., culture, history, economy, education, technology), past or present.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and evaluation of the essay.

Arthur, Caroline & George Small Memorial Scholarship

    Awarded to a full or part-time student with a minimum 2.5 grade point average who demonstrates financial need.

Roy W. Smith Memorial Scholarship

    Awarded to a new or continuing full or part-time student with a “C” or better average.  Preference will be given to a Communications major.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student majoring in Liberal Arts (Psychology option).  Recipient must have a 3.0 or better GPA at the time of application for the scholarship and have completed a minimum of 30 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement.

Rosa Bello Spina Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a female student majoring in the sciences who has successfully completed a minimum of three science courses and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Sophie and Nicholas Stefiuk Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student having completed a minimum of 12 credits and earned at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.  The scholarship will be awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.  Recipient must write a letter documenting a keen desire to achieve higher education.

Student Government Association Participation Scholarship

Awarded to a matriculated student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who is involved in student clubs and activities.

Student Government Association Part-Time Scholarship

Awarded to a part-time student enrolled for 11 credits or less per semester who demonstrates financial need.

Student Government Association Scholarship

Awarded to part‑time students who demonstrate financial need.

TD Bank Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student enrolled in the Business, Arts or Sciences Program who has a “B” or better grade point average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full-time student who is an Irvington or Plainfield High School graduate.  Recipient must have at least a “C” average and have completed 24 credits.

UBS Westfield Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is a resident of Union County.  Recipient must be a Business major with a "B-" or better average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

UCC Adjunct Faculty Scholarship

Recipient #1 must be a full or part-time student in the Criminal Justice Program, must have a minimum “B” grade point average and have completed a minimum of 30 credits.  Recipient #2 must be a full or part-time student in the Accounting Program, must have a minimum “B” grade point average and have completed a minimum of 30 credits.

UCC Black Heritage Organization Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time African-American student, with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and completed a minimum of 12 credits.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.  Prospective recipients must submit an application for financial aid.

Union County College Foundation Partnership for the Future Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student on the basis of financial need.

Union County College Foundation Scholars

A two-year scholarship for entering first-year students who rank in the top quarter of their high school graduating class or score 900 or more on their SAT or possess unusual intellectual or artistic talent and are residents of Union County.  Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA to renew their scholarships.

Awarded to part-time needy students.

Union County Freeholders Scholarships

Funded by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Freeholder Scholars Program covers the cost of tuition and fees for entering or returning students who meet these criteria:

·         Full time enrollment status (12 or more credits per semester)

·         Minimum 3.0 or B high school average

·         Union County resident

·         Annual family income of $75,000 or less

Applicants must file for federal and state financial aid; the Freeholder Scholars Program will cover the difference between UCC tuition and fees and financial aid received.

Dean S. Van der Clute Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who is entering the second year and is an Architecture major.  Recipient must be a U.S. citizen.

Donald and Leona Van Gordon Nursing Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student who is a resident of Union County.  Preference will be given to students in LPN to RN Completion Program.  Recipient must have completed 12 credits and have a “B” or better grade point average.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is a Linden High School graduate and resides in Linden or Union.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Wachovia Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is a business major.  Recipient must have completed 24 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic ability and financial need.

Wakefern/ShopRite LPGA Classic Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time Business major who has completed 12 credits with a 2.8 GPA and who demonstrates both active involvement in community activities and financial need.  Preference will be given to a student enrolled in Food Industry Marketing and Management courses.

John Allison Ward Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Judge Chester and Emily Weidenburner Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student who is a Linden High School graduate.  Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and have completed at least 12 credits.  This scholarship is awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.

Awarded to a full-time student who is a Linden High School graduate.  Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and have completed at least 12 credits.  This scholarship is awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.

Harry A. Weinberger Paramedic Scholarship

Awarded to a student in the Paramedic program.  Recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on pre-requisite general education course work, and a 3.0 or better in the fall semester of the Paramedic program.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement and exceptional EMS skills.

William West Scholarship

Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need.

Westfield Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to one or more Westfield residents attending Union County College who have financial needs.

Awarded to a full or part-time student and a certified EMT.  Each recipient must commit to one (1) year of volunteer service at the Westfield Rescue Squad, as defined by Westfield Rescue Squad policy.  The scholarship may be applied to any field of study or degree program in return for this commitment.

Westfield Rescue Squad Paramedic Scholarship

Awarded to students who are enrolled in the Paramedics program and who have a strong academic background.  This scholarship will be awarded based upon academic achievement and the commitment to volunteer.

Frederick R. Wiehl Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the Allied Health field, who has completed a minimum of 12 credits with a 3.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need.

Doris Kiefer Wolf Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time matriculated female student in the Biology, Chemistry or Pre-Med program who has completed her first year and is a resident of Union County.  Recipient must have a minimum 2.0 GPA.

Professor Elmer Wolf Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who is an Engineering or Science major.  Recipient must have a minimum “B” average.  Recipient must be planning to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Louise Yohalem Scholarship

Awarded to a full or part-time student who has completed 12 credits and has a “B” or better average.  Recipient must be a first-generation female student either born in a foreign country or whose parents were born in a foreign country.  The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need.

Yehoshua (Joe) Yosifon & George L. Patchell Scholarship

Awarded to a part-time “adult” student with a “B” average or better who is matriculating towards a degree and who demonstrates financial need not otherwise satisfied (or qualified) through federal or state aid programs.

Cynthia Ziolkowski-Angus Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time female student majoring in Nursing.  Priority is given to a student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution.  A minimum of 12 credits must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  The scholarship will be awarded based upon academic achievement and financial need.

George P. Zirnite Memorial Scholarship Award

Monetary award for future tuition is awarded at Awards Night in May to a graduating student majoring in liberal arts, communications, or women’s studies who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree the following fall.  The recipient is selected by votes of humanities department faculty members based on applications of students invited to apply.

Jack Zissel Memorial Scholarship

Two scholarships, one awarded to a student with a disability who has a minimum GPA of 2.0; second scholarship awarded to a second-year female basketball player with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

The scholarships listed above are available to UCC students from private, institutional, Union County and State of New Jersey sources.

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