Scholarship Resource Center

Scholarship Resource Center

Welcome to our Scholarship Resource Center!

In addition to institutional scholarships, there are thousands of external scholarships available to students. Utilize the resources below to search for scholarships!


Scholarship Opportunities:

Ocean First

In 2024, the OceanFirst Foundation will provide a grant to Stockton University for the purpose of awarding scholarships for undergraduate education.

The university will award twelve (12) $2,500 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements/Awarding Policy:

  • All applicants must submit a completed OceanFirst application
  • Applicants must be admitted to Stockton University
  • Applicants must currently reside in one of the following counties:
    • Atlantic
    • Burlington
    • Camden
    • Cape May
    • Cumberland
    • Gloucester
    • Mercer
    • Middlesex
    • Monmouth
    • Ocean
    • Somerset
    • Union
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application and must provide a copy of their high school or college transcript.
    • If your transcript is already on file with Stockton, you do not need to resend
  • Applicants must complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
  • Applicants must be registered as a full-time student at Stockton for the Fall 2024 semester
  • New, incoming admitted students will be prioritized

Please note: Scholarship recipients may only use the scholarship for direct educational expenses.

Applications were due by July 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 application is now closed. All applicants have been notified of a decision.

Pepsi Scholarship

In 2024, Pepsi will provide a $75,000 grant to Stockton University for the purpose of awarding scholarships for undergraduate education. Utilizing this grant, we have created thirty (30) $2,500 scholarships to award to new, incoming first-year and transfer students for the Fall 2024.

Eligibility Requirements/Awarding Policy:

  • All students must submit a completed Pepsi application
  • All applicants must be admitted to Stockton University
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
  • All applicants must file the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA
  • Applicants must be registered as a full-time student at Stockton for the Fall 2024 semester
  • New, incoming admitted students will be prioritized

Applications were due by May 1, 2024. The 2024-2025 application is now closed. All applicants have been notified of a decision.

The Stockton University Foundation maintains a robust merit-based scholarship program with approximately 200 scholarships.These scholarships are made possible thanks to the generous donations of Stockton University alumni, friends of the university, organizations and businesses.

Continuing students with an established Stockton GPA are eligible to apply each year.

Application essay, volunteerism, campus involvement and employment — not just GPA — are heavily weighed during the selection process.

The 2025 - 2026 Foundation Scholarship Application will open on Thursday, January 30, 2025!

The closing date is Thursday, March 20, 2025. 

Award selections are made the third week of May and notifications will be sent by June 15, 2025 to applicants’ Stockton University email accounts.

To learn more, visit stockton.edu/foundation-scholarships.

Stockton University is a member of The Tuition Exchange a consortium of more than 600 private and public not-for-profit colleges and universities that provide scholarships to dependent children of employees from member colleges and universities.

For information regarding the awarding of Tuition Exchange Scholarships, visit the Tuition Exchange website, tuitionexchange.org or contact the Bursar's Office at 609.652.4597.

Visit our External Scholarships Webpage to view a list of scholarships housed on the foundation scholarship database. These are outside scholarship opportunities. They are not Stockton scholarships.

Are you an immigrant or refugee looking for help to pay for college? There are many scholarships for immigrants and refugees in the USA. You can apply for these scholarships to help pay for your education. 

Find a list of scholarships by state, nationality, and learning topic using the link below.

Scholarship Search Sites

Scholarship Tweets:

To keep on top of scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for, follow @stocktonfinaid on Twitter.

 

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Beware of Scholarship Scams!


Below are common warning signs that many scammers utilize: 
  • Charges a fee to apply
  • Guarantees Money-Back
  • Requires Credit Card/Bank Account Information
  • Offers Exclusive Information
  • Promises cash for paying a registration fee
  • Charges a fee and guarantees awards
  • Charges a fee in order to receive a low interest loan