Scholarships & Financial Aid

HOW TO APPLY

Bloomfield College recognizes that many families need assistance in meeting the cost of a college education. While the College expects that students and their parents will contribute to the fullest extent of their ability from their income and assets, the financial aid programs administered by Bloomfield College can provide financial assistance to students who would be unable to attend college without it. Students are encouraged to seek advice and assistance from the Student Financial Services Office whose staff can provide detailed information regarding federal, State and College financial aid programs. The Student Financial Services Office is located in Knox Hall can be reached at (973) 748-9000, Ext. 1212.

The following are steps in applying for scholarships and financial aid:

Apply for admission to Bloomfield College. The final decision regarding your eligibility for financial aid will be made after you are accepted for admission and your FAFSA application is on file.
File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use the Bloomfield College federal code number of 002597 when completing the form online by accessing the fafsa.ed.gov website.

HOW BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE DETERMINES ELIGIBILITY

The College makes every effort to assist needy students, to provide financial aid which approximates or equals demonstrated financial need and attempts to provide a financial aid package that is sensitive to the student’s circumstances.

New students are encouraged to apply as early as October, and continuing students are encouraged to apply in March in order to ensure a timely response based on the availability of funds.

Using the information you supply on the FAFSA, the federal processor determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). This is the amount of money you and/or your parents can be expected to contribute to your college costs. The EFC figure which is calculated by the Federal Government takes the size of the family, number in college, parent and student income and assets into consideration.

Bloomfield College will then try to meet your need through a financial aid package which can include a combination of grants, and/or scholarships, (do not have to be repaid), loans (must be repaid), and employment These awards that make up the financial aid package come from Federal, State and Institutional Resources.

In order to receive aid from most programs, you must meet the following criteria:

Complete a FAFSA application
Have financial need (not a criterion for some scholarships and some loans)
Have a high school diploma

Be working toward your first undergraduate degree at Bloomfield College and be enrolled in an academic program that is approved by the federal government

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (not a criterion for all scholarships)

Have a valid Social Security number

Be registered with the Selective Service (if applicable)

Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Both Direct and Indirect expenses, which comprise a student’s total Cost of Attendance (COA), are considered in awarding loans. Jobs provide funds as they are earned and students usually apply for these funds to non-direct costs.

After a student files the appropriate applications, the data is reviewed and evaluated. Notice of results is sent to the applicant with additional instructions. These instructions should be read and carefully followed in order to ensure receipt of the award. The amount of financial aid granted to any student is based on the extent of need, funds available, and demonstrated academic progress toward a degree.

ADMISSION, TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Total aid–including scholarships, grants, federal work-study, loans, and other educational resources (such as tuition remission and veteran’s benefits–) cannot exceed the total COA, whether the student aid was administered through financial aid or some other source. In cases where a student receives funds from certain federal student-aid programs, total financial aid may not exceed his or her demonstrated financial need.

Tuition is charged per semester.

All students are required to pay, and/ or have financial aid arrangements to pay semester charges on or before the first day of classes.

Students that do not have satisfactory payment arrangements and/or financial aid by the clearance deadline, will be subject to a $100 Late Fee.

Students are eligible for deferments based on evidence of financial assistance (such as an application for a Federal Direct Student Loan). Financial aid is disbursed each semester as a credit to the student’s account.

Changes in financial circumstances often make it necessary to update and re-evaluate an aid application. Parents and students with altered family situations should notify the Office of Student Financial Services regarding such changes.

Financial aid is awarded annually and, therefore, new applications must be completed each year. Continuation of aid will be based on documented financial need, academic standing, and availability of funds.

STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)

Academic Progress is a requirement for all students receiving federal, state, or institutional aid. Specifically, financial aid recipients must meet both a qualitative and a quantitative standard to maintain eligibility for financial aid. The qualitative measure is a cumulative Grade Point Average.

In addition to maintaining a certain cumulative grade point average, students must successfully earn minimal numbers of degree credits for each term of attendance. See the Student Financial Services Webpage for more details.

Grade Level	Qualitative Measure Requirement (CPGA)	Quantitative Measure Requirement (Completion Rate)	Maximum Amount of Course Unit Attempts
First Year/Sophomore	1.7	66.67%	48 CU
Junior/Senior	2.0	66.67%	48 CU

The completion rate is evaluated by adding the total number of attempted courses and dividing by the total number of completed courses. An attempted course is any course that is transcripted. Withdrawals and failures are considered an attempted course.

Completed Courses

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Completion Rate= Attempted Courses

If a student fails to meet either the qualitative or quantitative measure of completion (or both), the student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. The student has the option to appeal the suspension. If the appeal is approved, the student’s financial aid will be reinstated for the academic year.

The Standards of Academic Progress Committee will meet to determine whose appeal will be approved and/or denied. The Committee will also determine which students will be approved with a contract. The contract will be drawn up and enforced by the Office of Tutoring, Writing, and Academic Support Services (OTWASS).

If a student chooses not to appeal, or the appeal is denied, the student may continue to attend academically but is ineligible to receive financial aid. Without an approved appeal, a student cannot regain Financial Aid eligibility until the standards of academic progress are met.

FINANCIAL AID POLICIES

Students receiving financial aid must be making satisfactory academic progress according to the College’s policy and be matriculated in an eligible program of study.

Students who are United States citizens (including U.S. nationals) or permanent residents of the U.S. (possessing an alien registration, Form I-551) may be considered for financial aid. Other individuals who may be eligible for aid are those possessing a conditional permanent resident (I-551C) or an I-94 Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service showing any one of the following designations: “Refugee,” or “Asylum Granted,” or “Indefinite Parole,” “Humanitarian Parole,” or “Cuban-Haitian Entrant.” Students on F1 or F2 student visa, or only a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa, or a G series visa (pertaining to international organizations) are, by definition, in this country on a temporary basis and are not eligible to receive any federal or State assistance. Documentation of permanent residency status may be required prior to the awarding of financial aid.
Students must not owe refunds on a Federal Pell Grant, a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, or a New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant in order to receive financial aid.
Students will not be eligible to receive financial assistance from any source (federal, state, and college) if they are in default on a student loan received through any federal program (Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Student Loan, and/or Federal PLUS Loan).

Students awarded grants/scholarships from Bloomfield College may not receive total grants/scholarships from all sources (institutional, federal, state, and external aid) in excess of the total cost of attendance, and, if applicable, room and board.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Students in their final semester needing fewer than three course units to complete degree requirements will be considered full-time students for state aid only.

(Note: Federal Student Aid Regulations supersede this policy when determining eligibility for federal aid.) For additional information please call the Office of Stu-dent Financial Services (973) 748-9000, Ext. 1212.

Undergraduate students must be registered for a minimum of 1.5 course units in order to receive Financial Assistance from federal sources. A student must be registered full-time (3.0 course units) in order to receive financial assistance through state and/or Bloomfield College sources.

Graduate matriculated students must be registered for a minimum of 1 course unit in order to receive Financial Assistance from federal sources.

VERIFICATION POLICIES

All students who are selected by the federal or State agency or the College for verification will be required to provide additional documentation which demonstrates the accuracy of the data which was previously provided on a financial aid application. Students will be given approximately one month to provide the information once it is requested. Failure to complete the verification process may result in the cancellation of financial aid which has been awarded. For complete information on all financial aid programs, please call the Office of Student Financial Services (973) 748-9000, Ext. 1212 or 1383.

FINANCIAL AID REFUND POLICY

Bloomfield College will provide a fair and equitable refund to all students who withdraw from school before the completion of an enrollment period for which they are charged. The federal government mandates that Bloomfield College perform the appropriate refund calculation based on the student’s registration and financial aid status at the time of withdrawal.

Each formula is described as follows:

Students Not Receiving Funding from Any Source

The tuition refund policy as described in the “Tuition” section of this catalog will apply.

ADMISSION, TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Students Receiving Bloomfield College Funding Only (Grants, Scholarships and/or Waivers)

The tuition refund policy as described in the “Tuition” section of this catalog will apply. The amount of Bloomfield College funding retained by the student will be based on the same percentage as the institutional refund policy. (Example: A student who is billed 80% of tuition for the semester will receive 80% of the Bloomfield College semester award).

Federal Financial Aid Recipients Current federal regulations require that students who withdraw from classes before 60% of the semester has passed will be subject to the federal government Return of Title IV Funds formula. Bloomfield College is allowed to retain only that portion of aid which corresponds to the actual length of attendance in the enrollment period minus any of the student’s unpaid scheduled cash payments.

Excess Federal Financial Aid Funds will be returned in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan, Subsidized Federal Direct Student Loan, Federal Plus Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, other Title IV programs, other federal sources of aid, state aid programs, private aid programs, institutional aid, refund to the student.

State of New Jersey Grant(s) Recipients Refunds may be due to the State of New Jersey when a student withdraws or is terminated or drops to less than full-time status during the institutional refund period.

Students may request an example of the refund calculations from the Office of Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid–Withdrawal from Bloomfield College

If you plan to withdraw from any of your courses during an academic term, it is important that you contact the Office of Student Financial Services for advice regarding your financial aid. If you are not properly enrolled at the time the funds disburse, you could jeopardize receipt of particular types of aid. Withdrawing from courses may also prevent you from making satisfactory academic progress, which will affect your eligibility for future assistance. If you want to withdraw from all your courses, it is imperative that you follow the withdrawal procedure with the Registrar to obtain an official withdrawal date.

Treatment of Bloomfield College Financial Aid for Total Withdrawal Adjustments to institutional financial aid follow Bloomfield College’s policy on refunds for tuition due to withdrawal.

If you withdraw from all courses on or before completing 60 percent of an academic term, your financial aid will be reviewed to determine whether funds must be adjusted in accordance with college, state, and federal policies governing total withdrawals. Office of Student Financial Services calculates your refund of tuition for total withdrawals according to the college's policy. The policies on the treatment of financial aid for total withdrawals, however, are specific to each designated fund program and are applicable only if you were awarded that particular type of fund. If you were awarded various types of financial aid, more than one policy may apply in determining your revised aid eligibility. If you fail to enroll or to be begin attendance for the award period indicated on your financial aid award letter, the Office of Student Financial Services must cancel all financial aid that was offered to you. Upon your re-enrollment, you can request financial assistance again, but any assistance you receive will be based on the availability of funds at that time.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS

Federal Pell Grants

Eligibility for a Pell Grant is based on the Expected Family Contribution that is calculated from the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Central Processor sends the student a Student Aid Report in response to the submission of the FAFSA. The Expected Family Contribution is listed on the Student Aid Report if the FAFSA was properly completed. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are restricted to students pursuing their first undergraduate degree and are prorated if a student is enrolled for fewer than 12 credits each semester.

A student may not receive a Pell Grant from more than one college for the same period of time. Funding for the Pell Grant program is subject to congressional appropriations. Therefore, the range of specific award amounts may change each academic year. Beginning July 1, 2012, students are limited to 12 semesters of Pell Grant eligibility during their lifetime.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This federal program provides grants on the basis of need to undergraduate students. Awards range from $100 to $4,000. Only students eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant will be considered for the FSEOG award. Students who begin their undergraduate studies at Bloomfield College will be limited to eight semesters of eligibility; transfer students will be limited to four semesters of eligibility.

Federal Work-Study Program

This federal program provides employment opportunities to full-time students demonstrating financial need. Students who receive funding through this program may be assigned jobs on campus or with a cooperating non-profit community-oriented agency. Work-study provides an opportunity for students to learn professional skills while working for financial assistance. Students earn funds as they work. Paychecks are issued every two weeks.

Students interested in additional employment programs should consult the Career Development section of this catalog.

FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS

Federal Direct Loan Program (Subsidized)

This loan program enables students enrolled on at least a half-time basis to apply for loans up to $3,500 yearly for students in the first year of study, $4,500 for the second year of study, and up to $5,500 for students in their third or fourth year of study.

All students applying for a Direct Student Loan must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undergraduate students demonstrating financial need are eligible for a federally subsidized loan for the entire period of at least half-time study and throughout a six month grace period. The loan matures six months after a student ceases at least half-time study and is repayable in minimum installments of $50 monthly over a period of up to ten (10) years. The annual interest rate as of July 1, 2021 is fixed at 3.73% for Undergraduate Students and 5.28% for Graduate Students. Students must use the loan money for authorized educational expenses at Bloomfield College for the time period shown on the application. Authorized expenses include tuition, room, board, fees, books, supplies, equipment, dependent child care, transportation and/or commuting expenses. Loan proceeds may not be used to purchase or lease an automobile.

By endorsing a Federal Direct Loan promissory note, the borrower is confirming his/her agreement to repay the Federal Direct Loan(s). Borrower dissatisfaction with, or non-receipt of, the educational services being offered by Bloomfield College does not excuse the borrower from repayment of any loan made for enrollment at the institution.

Federal Direct Loan Program (Unsubsidized)

Students who do not demonstrate financial need are eligible for an unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan. This loan program enables students enrolled on at least a half-time basis to apply to participating lending institutions for loans up to $2,000 yearly.

Payment is due on interest only after the institution has received the first loan disbursement unless the borrower has requested that the interest be capitalized. Students begin repayment on principal six months after a student ceases at least half-time study. The annual interest rate as of July 1, 2021 is fixed at 3.73% for Undergraduate Students and 5.28% for Graduate Students.

Students must use the loan money for authorized educational expenses at Bloomfield College for the time period shown on the application. Authorized expenses include: tuition, room, board, fees, books, supplies, equipment, dependent child care, transportation, and/or commuting expenses. Loan proceeds may not be used to purchase or lease an automobile.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program

Federal Plus loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students who have a valid FAFSA on file, are enrolled at least half-time, and are maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Parents must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizens. The interest rate is fixed at 6.28% as of July 1, 2021 and borrowers are responsible for all interest on the loan. Please be advised that there is an origination fee on these loans. Repayment generally begins 60 days after the second disbursement on this loan, however, principal and interest can now be deferred. Please be advised that these loans are subject to credit approval.

Please visit our Plus Loan web link for more information.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROGRAMS

Grants Based on Need

New Jersey Tuition Aid Grant (TAG)

The Tuition Aid Grant is awarded to New Jersey residents of at least twelve (12) consecutive months. The parent(s) of a dependent student must also be New Jersey Residents for the prescribed period of time. In addition, recipients must be or intend to be enrolled as full-time undergraduates and must demonstrate financial need. TAG awards are renewable annually and are set by the state the summer prior to the new academic year. Students are notified of their award by the HESAA. You may receive the award for nine (9) semesters if financial need is demonstrated. You must reapply to HESAA for funds each year by submitting a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) by April 15th for renewal students and September 15th for new students. You can check the status of your Tuition Aid Grant and respond to their request for additional information at https:njfams.hesaa.org., you must be working towards your first undergraduate degree.

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)

Established by the New Jersey Legislature in 1968, Educational Opportunity Fund Grants (EOF) are awarded to undergraduates from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds who also demonstrate financial need. Students and the parent(s) of dependent students must be residents of New Jersey for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to receiving this award and maintain full-time attendance. The application deadline is October 1 for the academic year and March 1 for Spring only.

A student is academically eligible if he/she exhibits evidence of the potential to succeed in college, but does not demonstrate sufficient academic preparation to gain admission to an approved institution of higher education under its regular standards of admission (where applicable) and shall have standardized test scores that are below the institutional norms.

Financial eligibility for EOF is based on the size of the student’s household and the total family income.

State Scholarships Not Based on Need

Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program

Students demonstrating the highest level of academic achievement based upon their secondary school records and SAT scores will be selected for consideration by their high schools. The State of New Jersey will offer a $1,000 Distinguished Scholar award to New Jersey residents who intend to enroll at a New Jersey college or university as a full-time undergraduate student. Additional information can be obtained from the high school guidance office.

New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship are the dependent children and surviving spouses of New Jersey residents who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. Students may attend an eligible post-secondary school in New Jersey or may also attend an out-of-state institution of higher learning. You must be a full-time undergraduate student.

Urban Scholars

Additional high achieving students attending public secondary schools in the State’s urban and economically distressed areas (Type A and B school districts as defined by the New Jersey Department of Education) may be selected as Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars under funding provided through the Urban Scholars Program. Students who rank in the top 10% of their class and have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 or equivalent scale) at the end of their junior year are considered for Urban Scholar awards. An Academic Index (AI) for each of these students is computed based on class ranking and grade point average, and offers are made to candidates with the highest AI. Each participating Type A and B school receives a share of the total awards available based on class size. Scholarship offered under the Urban Scholars Program are valued at $1,000 annually without regard to financial need.

NJCLASS Loan Program

New Jersey College Loans to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) is a loan program intended for the middle-income families of college undergraduate or graduate students. Under the program, a student, parent, legal guardian, spouse, or relative may borrow up to the student’s cost of education. NJCLASS Loan funds may be used to pay for school-related expenses (tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board, etc.) and should supplement other sources of financial aid. The program is administered by the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority (NJHEAA) which also acts as the lender.

BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Institutional Need-Based Aid for All Students

Bloomfield College Tuition Scholarships

Bloomfield College Tuition scholarships are awarded to full-time traditional undergraduate students on the basis of financial need and financial aid packaging guidelines. These scholarships are awarded to offset the increased costs of tuition and fees. Students must have filed a FAFSA application and be a U.S. citizen or eligible Non-citizen to be considered for these scholarships.

Bloomfield College Study Abroad Grants

Bloomfield College students who enroll in a study abroad program approved by the College will be considered for a Study Abroad Grant up to $1,000 for one semester only. Students must have demonstrated financial need and have utilized the maxi-mum eligibility under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program.

Non-Need Based Aid for All Students Family Scholarships

Family scholarships are awarded when more than one family member is enrolled as a full-time traditional undergraduate student at Bloomfield College during the same semester.

A family member is defined as someone living in the same household with one of the following relationships:

Siblings who are both dependent students
Parent/dependent child
Husband/wife
Grandparent/grandchild

To be eligible, family members must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

After one family member is enrolled full-time, each additional family member who enrolls full-time will be awarded a Family Scholarship after submitting a financial aid application. The scholarship will be determined based on the amount of tuition the family is required to pay beyond the grants for which the student is eligible.

The following percentages will be applied to the tuition cost they are required to pay:


Second family member to enroll	50%
Third family member to enroll	75%
Fourth family member to enroll	100%

Children of Alumni Scholarships

Dependent children of Bloomfield College alumni are awarded $500 scholarships each year they are enrolled as full-time traditional undergraduate students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. The scholarship is awarded for up to four years (eight semesters). Awards will not be given if the parent or the recipient are in default on any student loan made by the College or the federal government.

No separate application is required. Eligible students should contact the Office of Student Financial Services to receive the award.

BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Institutional Scholarships and Grants Not Based on Need

A scholarship in combination with other grants cannot exceed the cost of tuition at the College.

Trustees Scholar Awards

Annual awards from $9,000–full tuition are available to students in the top quarter of their high school class with a minimum high school grade point average of 3.6, 980 SAT scores, College Prep Curriculum 4 + AP and/or Honor courses. Students must be admitted to Bloomfield College as full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen. Bloomfield College continues to consider only the Reading and Writing and Math sections of the SAT and/or ACT. Students for admission decisions must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need; however, they are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the awards are presented. The Trustee Scholar Awards are renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of full-time study at Bloomfield College. Recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, show evidence of good citizenship in the Bloomfield College community and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward the bachelor’s degree.

Presidential Scholar Awards

Annual awards from $7,000–full tuition are available to students in the top third of their high school class with a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0, SAT score of 980 or higher, College Prep Curriculum 2 + Honor or AP. Students must have been admitted to Bloomfield College as full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need; however, they are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the awards are presented. The Presidential Scholar Awards are renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of full-time study at Bloomfield College. Recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, show evidence of good citizenship in the Bloomfield College community and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward the bachelor’s degree.

Transfer Scholarships

Annual awards from $6,000–full tuition to full-time traditional undergraduate transfer students from two-year colleges who present a grade point average of at least 2.5. Students must be admitted to the College. Renewal of the scholarship (maximum of six semesters of full-time study) requires a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Students with a previous bachelor’s degree are not eligible. Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need; however, they are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before awards are presented.

Cicely Tyson School of Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships

In recognition of Cicely Tyson School’s outstanding contribution to education in the arts and its collaboration with Bloomfield College’s Creative Arts and Technology Program, the College has established the Bloomfield College-Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship (CTSPFA). Up to two scholarships shall be awarded each year to CTSPFA graduates who enroll as full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen at Bloomfield College. The scholarship shall cover up to 50% of annual tuition.

Candidates for the scholarship must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and an SAT of 950 or higher to qualify. They must be admitted to Bloomfield College and be nominated by the High School. The Bloomfield College scholarship committee shall select the recipients based on academic records, standardized test scores, recommendations from Cicely Tyson School faculty and administrators, and an interview with the scholarship committee. Artistic talent and achievement, motivation, and industry will also be considered in the selection process.

Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need; however they are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the scholarships are awarded, if they are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years of full-time study; renewal of the scholarship requires recipients to maintain a grade point average of 3.0.

Bloomfield College Campus Animation at the East Orange Campus High School Scholarships

In recognition of East Orange Campus High School’s outstanding contribution to education in the arts and its collaboration with Bloomfield College’s Creative Arts and Technology Program, the College has established the Bloomfield College East Orange Campus High School’s (EOCHS) Scholarship. Up to two scholarships shall be awarded each year to EOCHS graduates who complete the joint BC/EOCHS animation program and enroll as full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen at Bloomfield College. The scholarship shall cover up to 50% of annual tuition.

Candidates for the scholarship must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum SAT of 950 to qualify. They must be admitted to Bloomfield College and be nominated by the High School. The Bloomfield College scholarship committee shall select the recipients based on academic records, standardized test scores, recommendations from EOCHS faculty and administrators, and an interview with the scholarship committee. Artistic talent and achievement, motivation, and industry will also be considered in the selection process.

Candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need; however, they are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the scholarships are awarded if they are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years of full-time study; renewal of the scholarship requires recipients to maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Bloomfield High School Scholarship

Bloomfield College will award scholarships to Bloomfield High School graduates based on academic achievement once they are admitted to the College. Awards are renewable for four years and are not based on financial need. Three criteria are considered in determining the amount of the award: combined SAT score, high school grade point average, and rank in class. Full tuition scholarships will be awarded up to a maximum of five students per class.

Award Amounts:

Full Tuition and Books—

SAT scores: 1270
High School grade point average: 90 (3.5)
Rank in class: top fifth

Full Tuition—

SAT scores: 1100-1260
High School grade point average: 90 (3.5)
Rank in class: top fifth

$4,500—

SAT scores: 990-1090
High School grade point average: 85 (3.0)
Rank in class: top third

$2,500—

SAT scores: 910-980
High School grade point average: 80 (2.7 or 2.8)
Rank in class: top half

The Scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years of full-time study; renewal of the Scholarship requires recipients to maintain a grade point average of 3.0.

Bloomfield College Athletic Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships in both men’s and women’s sports are awarded by the Director of Student Financial Services, based on recommendations made by the Athletic Department to students admitted to Bloomfield College.

Athletic Scholarships awarded to students cannot exceed the total cost of tuition, fees, and room and board, if applicable. Scholarships are renewable on an annual basis for up to four(4) years of undergraduate study at Bloomfield College.

To apply, contact the Director of Athletics.

BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Merit Scholarships for Continuing Students

Bloomfield College President’s Scholarship

The Bloomfield College President’s Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in the areas of social and behavioral sciences, excluding physical education. Awards will be based on academic achievement and potential for growth. The number and amounts of awards are determined annually by the President of the College in consultation with the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Deans’ Scholarship

This award recognizes academic excellence and service. To be eligible, a student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8, have achieved at least sophomore status, be enrolled full-time in the traditional undergraduate program and have demonstrated service in an area of appropriate need, be it to family, community, or College.

Academically eligible students are contacted in January and invited to apply forthe scholarship which, if granted, will be credited to the following academic year tuition. Students who believe they are eligible but have not received an application package by the end of January should contact the Special Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Division Scholarships

Each academic division offers scholarships to students. The selection of scholarship recipients is based on both academic merit and financial need. The candidates are required to file the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA) before the scholarship is awarded. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. These scholarships are eligible for renewal (for a maximum of four years or eight semesters) at the discretion of the academic division.

Residence Life Scholarship

All Bloomfield College resident students who are of sophomore status or better and who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.00 are invited to apply. Applicants must have a history of good citizenship, a record of service in the community, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the Bloomfield College mission. Applications will be available in the Office of Residential Life, the Office of the Dean of Students, the Academic Advising Office and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs during the spring semester.

The deadline date is usually in early May.

Restricted and Endowed Scholarships Based on Financial Need and/or Academic Merit

These scholarships are assigned by the Office of Student Financial Services according to the scholarship stipulations established by the donor.

The donors of several scholarship funds have placed restrictions as to residence, place of birth, and other qualifications of applicants.

Applicants who meet the qualifications in addition to College scholarship requirements will be considered for scholarships from these funds. All financial aid applicants are considered for restricted scholarships. However, those receiving need-based aid are subject to the College’s financial aid packaging policy as well as regulations governing the awarding of federal and state programs. Therefore, receipt of a restricted scholarship may result in the reduction of previously awarded aid. Awarding of restricted scholarships is based on the availability of funds.

Joseph Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Funds are given to students with financial need based on academic performance.

Elizabeth J. Ballard Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time junior and senior students based on financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Qualified students must be natives of Newark, NJ.

C.R. Bard Scholarship

This annual scholarship will be awarded to freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students majoring in nursing, biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or pre-chiropractic studies. The C.R. Bard Foundation Scholarship is based on financial need and academic merit. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Jacqueline M. Bartley and Margaux Jade Oxle Annual Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students involved in at least two student organizations/community service activities based on financial need and academic merit.

Katherine and K. Roald Bergethon Financial Aid Fund

Funds from this program will be made available to worthy students based on financial need and academic promise.

Bestfoods Educational Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Funds are awarded to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0, based on financial need.

Bloomfield College Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.6. Preference will be given to direct descendants of Bloomfield College alumni.

Jervis Brinton and Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit. Scholarship recipients must have been selected as a Portrait of Excellence honoree within the last twelve months and actively involved in community service.

Katherene E. Carretta Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Funds are given annually to students in the Nursing Program, based on financial need and/or grade point average.

John L. Carey Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in English, based on academic promise.

Raymond and Theresa Castro Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time under-graduate Social and Behavioral Science majors based on financial need, academic merit, and community service. Recipients must have completed at least 50 hours of community service over the past 12 months with documentation.

Lester H. Clee Scholarship

The purpose of the Clee Scholarship is to provide awards to students who have demonstrated academic promise, leadership capacity and financial need. The Office of Student Financial Services, in cooperation with the Dean of Students, will select recipients based on both financial need and merit. Award amounts are determined annually.

Carle C. Conway Scholarship

The Carle C. Conway Scholarship Foundation and the Continental Can Company, Inc. endowed this scholarship to be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Alice Marilyn Cross Scholarship for Psychology Students

The scholarship was established by Walter Phillips ’81 in memory of his wife. Funds from the endowment will provide scholarship assistance to a junior or senior psychology major who is in good academic standing and in need of financial aid.

Dendrite Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship, which is awarded based on merit and need, will assist promising, at-risk students majoring in Computer Information Systems. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Dr. Ernst Derendinger Scholarship

Funds from the Derendinger estate provide scholarships for juniors and seniors who have proficiency in the use of at least one foreign language and who have a majority of A’s in the subjects carried in the preceding scholastic year. Scholarship recipients must be Creative Arts and Technology majors.

Drinker Biddle and Reath/Bernard M. Shanley Endowed Scholarship

This endowed scholarship is awarded to full-time and part-time students from the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior class. Selection is based on academic merit.

Susan and Thomas Dunn/TEAM Schools Alumni Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduates who are alumni of TEAM schools based on financial need and academic merit.

Josean Fernandez ’06 Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time first-generation Hispanic undergraduate finance students based on financial need and academic merit.

Dorothea B. Frank (Hon. ’11) Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in English with a concentration in writing and/or minor in creative writing and based on financial need and academic merit as determined by the Program Administrator.

Ambrose and Ida Frederickson Foundation Scholarship

Awards are given to freshmen and first-year transfer students with a minimum 2.7 grade point average; based on academic merit and financial need.

Clarence Fuller Endowed Scholarship

The Clarence Fuller Endowed Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Study Abroad Program.

Lucy C. Galioto Scholarship

This award is given to an upperclass student who has demonstrated leadership abilities at the College or in the community. Preference is given to residents of the town of Bloomfield.

Paul Genega Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing

This scholarship is awarded to one under-graduate English/writhing major or a creative writing minor based on financial need and academic merit.

Gilmore Family Scholarship

The Gilmore Family Scholarship provides annual scholarships to Bloomfield College students. “Gilmore Scholars” will be nominated by a member of the Science and/or related field faculty. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic performance, potential for contribution to the betterment of society through science, and financial need.

Glasser Family Scholarship Fund In Honor of Esther and Melvin Glasser

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Glasser and Mrs. Esther Glasser established this scholarship to assist students on the basis of merit and need.

Grandy Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in Finance and enrolled in the Honors Program with preference given to those on the Bloomfield College Fed Challenge Team.

Maureen Grant Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship, established to honor Maureen C. Grant, the former Vice President for Academic Affairs, will assist students in the Bloomfield College Honors Program who wish to study abroad. Applicants must have a minimum 3.3 grade point average, and must have achieved sophomore standing.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation established this endowed scholarship to assist students based on financial need and academic merit. Preference will be given to students who intend to reside in the United States upon completion of their studies at Bloomfield College.

Cyrus H. Holley Scholarship

Scholarships are provided to full-time students who demonstrate academic promise but whose financial circumstances would prevent continuation in their degree program. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required.

Angelina and Salvatore Iannelli Endowment

An annual scholarship will be awarded from the Iannelli to assist a Bloomfield College full-time or part-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference will be given to a returning mature woman majoring in business or sociology. The award will be based on financial need and academic merit.

Alfred and Rosemary Iversen Freshman Scholarship

The Alfred and Rosemary Iversen Freshman Scholarship is awarded to an incoming full-time undergraduate freshman student based on financial need and academic merit.

Alfred and Rosemary Iversen Study Abroad Scholarship

The Alfred and Rosemary Iversen Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who wishes to study abroad and is based on financial need and academic merit.

Investors Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund in Memory of Patrick Grant

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit with preference given to Accounting majors.

Scott H. Kaplan ’02 Endowed Scholarship

Established by Ellen and Marc Kaplan, this scholarship provides critical support to deserving Bloomfield College students in memory of their son, Scott H. Kaplan, a 2002 Bloomfield College graduate. Preference is given to physically challenged Creative Arts and Technology/graphic arts majors of sophomore, junior or senior standing who have a minimum 3.2 grade point average. Scholarship awards are based on merit and need.

Dr. Martin Kellman Memorial Scholarship

The Kellman Scholarship is awarded to students who have successfully completed the Kellman Course in Humanities and who choose to enroll in Bloomfield College.

Devra and Jeffrey Karger Annual Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to full-time education majors based on financial need and academic merit.

Gertrude and Raymond Levao Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time juniors or seniors studying piano or keyboard arts and is based on financial need and academic merit.

Ronald Levao and Susan Wolfson Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time sophomore, junior or senior students with a minor in Creative Writing based on financial need and academic merit.

William Limmer Scholarship

William Limmer Scholarships are awarded to residents of the City of Passaic to aid and encourage young people of promise in obtaining a formal education.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

C.E. Lummus-William P. Orr Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students in the field of business and science and/or students involved in international education on the basis of academic performance, campus leadership, and future promise. The President of the College or his designee shall determine the number and amount of the awards.

Martin and Toni McKerrow Endowed Scholarship

The Martin and Toni McKerrow Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to part-time or full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit. Preference will be given to Liberal Arts majors.

William Kerr McKinney

Scholarship

Funds from the estate of Margaret G. McKinney provide scholarships in memory of her late husband, the former Pastor of Westfield Presbyterian Church.

Richard C. Larsen ’66 Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in business administration based on financial need and academic merit.

Dr. Maryann Mercer ’69 Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate math majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on financial need and academic merit.

Henry Mueller Scholarship

Henry Mueller, a trustee emeritus of the College, has made a scholarship available to a deserving student on the basis of academic achievement and financial need.

Dr. Kurt Munchheimer Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students who were born outside of the United States based on financial need and academic merit.

Eleanor G. Nensteil ’34 Endowed Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to freshman, sophomore, junior and senior nursing majors. Preference will be given to single mothers.

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Annual Scholarship and Charlotte W. Newcombe Endowed Scholarship

Both the annual and endowed scholarship funds are awarded to full-time or part-time junior or senior mature women (age 25 and over). Candidates must complete the Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship application and possess a 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Students must demonstrate financial need and have completed at least 60 credit hours towards an intended bachelor's degree by the start of the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.

John F. Noonan Endowed Scholarship

An eligible student for this scholarship must show demonstrated financial need; be a full- or part-time sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum 2.8 grade point average.

William A. Olson Scholarship

Scholarships have been established for students in the teacher education program. Awards will be given to juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are based on financial need and academic merit.

Mabel E. Pennick ’95 Annual Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to full-time sophomore, junior and senior students based on financial need, academic merit, and community service. Recipients must have completed at least 100 hours of community service over the past 10 months; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3; have submitted the scholarship application, two letters of recommendation in support of community service activities, and a one-page essay on community service and citizenship.

Dr. Maxwell Platt Fund

Mildred ’88 and Max Platt established this fund to assist handicapped and physically impaired students at Bloomfield College who demonstrate financial need.

Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Annual Scholarship

Annual scholarships will be awarded to students with funds provided by the Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair. Preference will be given to single parents who reside in Essex County. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need and academic merit.

Presbyterian Nursing Alumnae Scholarship

Funded through contributions by graduates of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing and the Presbyterian Division of Nursing at Bloomfield College, these scholarships are awarded to nursing students who demonstrate high academic performance and financial need.

Alice W. Price Endowed Scholarship Award

This scholarship award is given to a student who demonstrates improvement and excellence in written and oral communication.

Provident Bank Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Students selected as Provident Bank Foundation Scholars will be business and accounting majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0

PSEG Endowed Honors Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior students enrolled in the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics and in the Honors Program.

Rath Family Scholarship

The Rath Family Endowment provides scholarships of $500 per year to junior and senior nursing students who are in good academic standing and who are in need of financial aid.

Glenn M. and Marilyn B. Reiter Endowed Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit.

Max Roach (H’93) Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed to honor legendary percussionist/composer and Bloomfield College friend Max Roach. Awards are to assist motivated students on the basis of merit and need. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

Donald A. Ross ’52 Annual Athletic Scholarship

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on financial need and academic performance. Recipients can be full-time or part-time students from the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. This academic scholarship will be available to all students who meet the criteria, with 75% distributed to student who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 25% to students with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0.

Donald A. Ross ’52 Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on financial need and academic performance. The Fund is intended to support student-athletes and veterans.

Alfred E. Rowe Scholarship

The estate of Alfred E. Rowe has established scholarships for graduating nursing students who have demonstrated the highest achievement in academics and community service.

Sarah, Earl and Donald Ryan Memorial Scholarship

This memorial scholarship awards students based on merit and need.

Alice Ann Sayler and Frank V. Zaccaria Pre-Chiropractic Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to part-time or full-time pre-chiropractic students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and have completed a minimum of two science classes required for the pre-chiropractic major.

Elena J. Scambio Annual Scholarship

The Elena J. Scambio Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit. Preference will be given to education majors during the semesters in which they are student teaching.

Schering-Plough Scholarship

The Schering-Plough Corporation has established scholarships for minority students majoring in nursing and the health sciences.

Renee ’82 and Ralph Selitto Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to full-time students in the accounting master’s program or their junior or senior year of accounting undergraduate program. Recipients must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need is to be taken into consideration for those that meet the GPA requirement.

Mern Shafman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a junior nursing major who is in good academic standing and has financial need. The scholarship is renewable during the senior year, provided the recipient continues to make normal progress toward a degree.

Karen Elizabeth Stager Upper-Class Emergency Fund

Funds are given to sophomore, junior and senior students in good academic standing; based on financial need.

Dr. Bobby Short (H’90) Scholarship

Scholarships are provided to full and part-time students who demonstrate academic promise and have financial need.

Arthur A. Simon Endowment

The estate of Arthur A. Simon endowed this scholarship to provide support to full- or part-time students based upon academic performance and potential. Scholarships may be awarded to incoming freshmen, who in the judgment of the Dean of Admission indicate academic promise.

John B. Skowronski ’91 Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full time junior, senior, or masters in accounting majors with a Bloomfield College undergraduate degree based on financial need and academic merit.

Dorothy A. Snyder Nursing Endowment Scholarship

Income from the fund, established by bequest by the husband of Dorothy A. Snyder, is awarded each year to a junior or senior nursing major with high academic performance and demonstrated financial need.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist single parents who wish to earn a degree, on the basis of need and merit. Montclair residents are preferred, but awards may be extended to residents of other areas in Essex County.

Walter and Louise Sutcliffe Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Nursing and based on financial need and academic performance.

Adebola A. Taiwo ’09 Annual Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time junior or senior accounting major with the highest GPA in accounting.

Seely and Anne Thomas Endowed Scholarship Fund

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate majors with a concentration in Journalism based on financial need and academic merit.

Sandra and Monroe Trout Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to junior and senior disadvantaged students based on financial need.

Board of Trustees Scholarship

The Board of Trustees Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students who exemplify high standards of leadership and academic quality. Full-time students who have completed their freshman year are eligible for consideration.

Alan Turtletaub Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed to assist students on the basis of merit and need. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 to qualify.

Union County Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship has been established to provide assistance to financially needy students who are Union County residents.

Robert V. Van Fossan Scholarship

This scholarship benefits a student who exemplifies the values of the late Robert V. Van Fossan, a fervent champion of civic leadership and community service. The scholarship will go to a student who, because of unusual circumstances, is ineligible for financial aid according to standard guidelines but who still has a significant need for financial support and demonstrates academic achievements and service to the community.

Edward and Stella Van Houten Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Nursing and based on financial need and academic performance.

Joel M. Weiner ’66 Annual Honors Program Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the Honors Program.

Joel M. Weiner ’66 Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students based on financial need and academic merit.

Westminster Foundation Annual Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to full-time students based on financial need and academic achievement with preference given to religion majors.

Phyllis S. and Wayne A. Witte Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to part-time or full-time undergraduate students majoring in education during the semester in which s/he is engaged in college-sponsored student-teaching. Preference will be given to students who are student-teaching or intend to pursue a teaching career in districts that are currently or were formally designated as Abbott. The scholarship has been established to provide assistance to financially needy students who are Union County residents.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Programs Offered Through the Independent College Fund of New Jersey

The Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ) administers a variety of scholarships funded by various foundations and available to Bloomfield College students. The Office of Student Financial Services will identify potential candidates for each scholarship and contact those students regarding the application process. The deadline for all the applications is March 31 prior to the start of school in September.

UPS Scholarship

UPS Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount on all courses and programs. Interested students should contact their HR representative at UPS.

Pfizer/Pharmacia Scholarship

This scholarship is available for disadvantaged minority students with an interest in science, based on academic merit and financial need.

BD Scholarship

BD Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in the fields of science, healthcare, and nursing– based on academic merit and financial need.

Coca-Cola Foundation First Generation Scholarship

This is a scholarship for students with a minimum 3.0 grade point average who demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and community activities.

PROGRAMS OFFERED OUTSIDE BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE

National Presbyterian College Scholarships

For superior young people preparing to enter full-time as incoming freshmen at one of the participating colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Applicants must be high school seniors, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, received by the Session of a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and take the SAT/ACT no later than November 30th of their senior year in high school. Additional qualifications are listed in the application form, which is available after September 1st. Range of Awards: $500 to $1,400 per academic year depending on need and available funds. Awards are renewable. Deadline for filing application is December 1 of a student’s senior year in high school. For information or forms, call (502) 569-5776 or write:

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Financial Aid for Studies 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Student Opportunity Scholarships

Designed to assist racial/ethnic undergraduate students (Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American) finance their undergraduate education. Applicant must be a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; must be a high school senior who will be entering college full time as an incoming freshman and must apply to the college for financial aid. Applications are available after January 1st and must be submitted by April 1st of student’s senior year in high school. Range of Awards: $100 to $1,400 per academic year depending upon demonstrated need and available funds. Applicants accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Renewal of award during student’s under-graduate years is possible depending on continuing financial need and satisfactory academic progress. For information or forms, call (502) 569-5776 or write:

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Financial Aid for Studies 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396

AWARDS

William P. and Carolyn A. Anderson Fund

Dr. William P. Anderson, ’61, established this award for the graduating class salutatorian.

Bloomfield College Educational Opportunity Fund Awards

EOF students are recognized each spring for their leadership abilities, academic excellence, and community service.

Bloomfield College Freshman Achievement Award

A freshman is selected each spring to receive this award which is based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership.

Bloomfield College Award in Psychology

This award is given in the spring to a graduating Psychology major on the basis of excellence in scholarship and character.

Bloomfield College Award in Government and International Studies

The Social Science Department selects a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding excellence in scholarship and character in Political Science.

Bloomfield College Award in Sociology

The graduating Sociology major who demonstrates excellence in scholarship, character, and commitment to social justice is presented this award in the spring.

Bloomfield College Leadership and Service Award

Faculty, staff, and administration nominate students for this award which is presented to those students who have made an outstanding contribution to the College and/or Community by participating in activities or service programs and who have a minimum GPA of 2.8. The nominees’ names are reviewed by the Service Selection Committee and the Office of Student Affairs.

Bloomfield College Scholar Athlete Award

The Department of Athletics selects a student-athlete who has maintained academic and athletic excellence to receive this honor during the spring semester.

Charles Gross Award for Outstanding Work in Science

Awarded to a senior natural sciences major who has demonstrated extraordinary promise through their work in their discipline. The chairperson for the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics will make the selection based upon the recommendation of the division faculty.

Excellence in Science Award

The Science Department selects an outstanding senior in Science to receive this highest honor each spring.

George E. Jones Creative Writing Award

This award is presented each year in the spring in memory of Professor George E. Jones, who died in 1981, for the best three poems and short stories submitted by students.

Ella Handen Humanities Award

The Ella Handen Humanities Award was established to honor the memory of a distinguished Bloomfield College Professor and is awarded annually to full-time students majoring in Humanities. Recipients must be a junior or senior and have attained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

New Jersey Institute of Chemists Award

The Chemistry Department makes this award each spring to the outstanding senior in this major.

Joyce Carol Oates Award for Outstanding Work in Creative Writing

Awarded to a senior English major who demonstrates extraordinary promise in fiction, poetry, playwriting, or creative non-fiction. The chairperson of the Division of Humanities will make the selection based on the recommendation of the creative writing faculty.

Albert E. Roberts, Jr. Memorial Award

This award is presented at the Spring Awards Ceremony to a graduating senior, preferably of minority background, who has a grade point average of 3.0 or better and has displayed leadership and involvement in campus life.

Student Organization Award

This award is presented to the Student Organization that has demonstrated excellence in leadership and service to the Bloomfield College community. The selection is made through the Office of Co-curricular Programming and is presented in the spring.

Martha and Irving Weinberg Award

A prize will be awarded in the spring semester to a CAT major who presents a senior project that meets the highest professional standards. Projects will be judged on creativity, daring, originality, and technical and aesthetic merit.

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

This honor is awarded yearly to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship ability, participation, and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, and service to the College as well as their potential for future achievement.