Successful Start Scholarship

This merit-based scholarship is for first-time students (Summer-Fall 2025) who are:

1) registered for 6+ credits in a degree-seeking program (Associates or Certificate) and
2) have a final high school GPA of 2.75+ (on a 4.0 scale)

Transcripts are required. If you did not graduate from a U.S. high school, you may be rated by going to www.NACES.org. A GPA is required for consideration for all applicants.

Limited number of scholarship available – applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are fully spent based on GPA and strength of essay.

Please contact admissions@bergen.edu with any questions.