2025 GTRCC Scholarship Application

Here's how it works :

*Scholarships are open to all students/residents of the defined geographical location of the Greater Toms River Area. Ex: Toms River, Manchester, Beachwood, Pine Beach, Berkeley Township, Brick, etc. Sending school & home sending district need to be within the Greater Toms River Area.

*Applicant must have a 3.0 weighted GPA at the time of application and must provide a copy of their high school transcript. (Unofficial transcript will be accepted)

*Applicant must rank in the top 50% in high school class ranking (if currently attending high school).

*Applicant must have been involved in their community in some manner.

*Applicant must have either work experience or school activities.

If selected, you will be invited to join us the evening of Monday, June 2, 2025 at our Annual Scholarship Event - details to follow.

For additional information please contact Denise Santora at the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce at denise@tomsriverchamber.com.

Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm March 28, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Offered Scholarships Include:

GTRCC Foundation Scholarship - $1000 (General Scholarship)

GTRCC Foundation Lucy Greene Scholarship - $1000 (General Scholarship)

Community Medical Center Scholarship - $1500 (Health Related)

Marilyn D. Brilliant Memorial Scholarship - $1000 (STEM)

Marie E. Wolff Memorial Scholarship - $1000 (STEM)

Denise Hughes Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences - $1000 (Arts + Sciences)

Farro's Tees Scholarship - $1000 (Business)

MyGuy Plumbing Scholarship - $1000 (Plumbing Trade School)

Narcissus Florals Scholarship - $500 (Creative Arts / Design)

Frost Science Scholarship - $250 (Science)

The Digital Disruptor Scholarship - $500 (Marketing, Graphic Design/Digital Arts, Communications, and/or Business)

Ocean County Artists Guild - Fine Arts Scholarship - $500 (Fine Arts)

George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 Scholarship - $500 (History, Oratorical, ROTC and children of veterans)

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

Phone Number*

E-mail*

example@example.com

Date of Birth*

Date

How did you hear about the GTRCC Foundation Scholarship*

Guidance CounselorGTRCC WebsiteSocial MediaWord of Mouth

If so, what high school do you attend? *

Intended Major *

Please check all scholarships for which you would like to apply*

List special activities or interests in high school and/or college (i.e.: clubs, sports, etc.) *

List volunteer work in the community *

List any recent distinction, honors and/or awards you have received: *

Outline Work Experience History *

Intended Colleges, Universities or Trade Schools*

What are your career objectives / goals? (150 words or less)

0/150

Cumulative GPA Unweighted*

Cumulative GPA Weighted*

How would the GTRCC Foundation Scholarship help you meet any unmet financial need *

0/150

What inspired you to pursue your chosen field of study?*

0/150

Name something that brings you joy 😊*

Current Transcript*

Teacher Recommendation - 1 required, 2 or more permitted.

*if you don't have your teacher rec, please email to denise@tomsriverhchamber.com when you receive. Must be emailed by March 28th, 2025 to qualify

Teacher Recommendation

Welcome to the GTRCC 2025 Foundation Scholarship Application!