Scholarships at County College of Morris

The Somerset Hills Community Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship supports full-time County College of Morris nursing students in the professional phase of the program with awards up to $10,000. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA, must not have failed any nursing courses, and should demonstrate integrity and professionalism in campus and clinical conduct. Financial need is not required. The personal statement should explain how the scholarship will meaningfully support the student's educational and career journey. Students apply through the CCM Foundation online scholarship application during the April 1 through May 31 window and must write a donor appreciation letter if selected.

The Sherri Marie McDonald Memorial Scholarship provides $5,000 to full-time County College of Morris students majoring in music, fine arts, or performing arts who demonstrate outstanding academic and creative potential. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA and a recommendation from the Dean of Humanities and Arts, which the Financial Aid Office obtains when required. The award supports degree-seeking students in arts programs during the annual foundation scholarship cycle. Recipients must maintain eligibility GPA, enroll full time, and submit a donor appreciation letter if awarded. Apply through the CCM Foundation online application with a 100-to-500-word personal statement.

The Jean and Paul Herrmann Scholarship awards $2,000 to $3,000 to County College of Morris students in mechanical engineering technology who have completed at least twelve credit hours and hold a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. Full-time and part-time enrollees may apply. The Division Dean or Chair must recommend the student, which the Financial Aid Office coordinates. Applicants submit the CCM Foundation scholarship application with a personal statement during the April through May window. The scholarship supports technology and engineering students advancing toward transfer or workforce credentials at CCM.

The Gary and Cathy Jo Bencivenga Memorial Nursing Scholarship awards $2,500 to second-year County College of Morris nursing students accepted into the professional phase of the program who demonstrate financial need through a processed FAFSA. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is renewable for up to four semesters when eligibility requirements are maintained. Students apply via the CCM Foundation online application during the annual April 1 through May 31 period and must submit a donor appreciation letter if selected. The award supports nursing students pursuing clinical credentials at CCM.

The Donna Kahn Nursing Scholarship provides $1,000 to County College of Morris nursing students accepted into the professional phase of the program who are making a career change, as described in the required personal statement. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA and a department recommendation that the Financial Aid Office obtains from the nursing division. Students apply through the CCM Foundation online scholarship application during the April 1 through May 31 period for fall awards. The scholarship supports non-traditional nursing candidates completing CCM's professional nursing sequence. Recipients must maintain required GPA and submit a donor appreciation letter.

The Margaret Jean Scholarship for Women in Engineering provides $1,000 to full-time female County College of Morris students majoring in electronics engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, or engineering science who have completed twenty-four credits with a 3.0 GPA. Applicants submit the CCM Foundation online application with a personal statement during the April through May deadline. The award supports women advancing in CCM engineering pathways toward transfer or technical careers. Recipients must maintain eligibility GPA and provide a donor appreciation letter if selected. Students may list this scholarship among up to three choices on one application.

The CCM United Adjunct Faculty Veterans Scholarship provides $1,000 to incoming or returning veteran County College of Morris students enrolled full time or part time with at least six credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must submit DD-214 documentation and receive a recommendation from the Adjunct Board of Directors, which Financial Aid coordinates. Students apply through the foundation online scholarship application during the April through May period. The award supports veterans pursuing associate degrees and certificates at CCM. Recipients must maintain GPA requirements and write a donor appreciation letter if selected.

The Dr. Edward J. Yaw Scholarship provides $1,000 to entering full-time County College of Morris freshmen participating in the New Jersey STARS program with a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must attach a letter of recommendation from a high school administrator demonstrating achievement in athletics, performing arts, student leadership, student government, or community service. Students apply through the CCM Foundation online scholarship application during the April through May period for fall enrollment. The award supports high-achieving new STARS students beginning degree programs at CCM. Recipients must maintain scholarship GPA and submit a donor appreciation letter if selected.

The Ann E. Clark Scholarship awards $1,000 to full-time County College of Morris engineering science majors who are U.S. citizens, have completed twelve credit hours, and hold a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students apply through the CCM Foundation online scholarship application with a personal statement during the annual spring cycle. The scholarship supports degree-seeking engineering students at CCM preparing for transfer to four-year programs or technical careers. Recipients must maintain the scholarship-required GPA and submit a letter of appreciation to the donor. Award notifications are sent to the student's CCM email around July 31 for fall applicants.