Queens High School Seniors Awarded Berkeley College Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, April 5, 2021
Contact: Ilene Greenfield
Director of Media Relations
201-207-6667
IGL@BerkeleyCollege.edu

QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
AWARDED BERKELEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

High school students from Queens in Queens County, NY, have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College. Each year, these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate a high level of achievement. The scholarships are renewable, based on the recipient’s cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year and continued enrollment as a full-time student.

“Congratulations to all the Berkeley College scholarships recipients on persevering through these interesting times and excelling in your studies,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “At Berkeley College, we believe in you and your future. Take the time to think about how you can best continue your educational journey to make the most of your talents and build your skills to achieve your goals. Your potential is our promise.”

The following students from Queens have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College:

- Feriel Atik of East Elmhurst, Academy Of Finance/Enterprise
- Mery Pugo of Elmhurst, John Bowne High School
- Xin Ye of Flushing, Francis Lewis High School
- Sheldon Tenzin of Maspeth, Aviation High School
- Ferid Pjetrovic of Queens, William C. Bryant High School
- Steven Alvarado of Rego Park, Forest Hills High School

About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.

Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, as well as in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,900 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu

The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.


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