Essex County High School Seniors Awarded Berkeley College Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Contact: Ilene Greenfield
Director of Media Relations
201-207-6667
igl@BerkeleyCollege.edu

ESSEX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
AWARDED BERKELEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS


High school students from Essex County, NJ, 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 Essex County have received scholarships to attend Berkeley College:

- Gabriel Rivera of Belleville, Technology High School
- Jonathan Vergel of Bloomfield, Bloomfield High School
- Jason Varjian of Cedar Grove, Cedar Grove High School
- Matthew Pilch of Fairfield, West Essex Senior High School
- Jazmin Jones of Irvington , Union County Teams Charter School
- Bisola Babalola of Newark, Bard High School Early College
- Krystal Barrionuevo of Newark, Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology
- Lucas Braganca of Newark, Technology High School
- Erika Dalesio of Newark, Technology High School
- Philipp Dias of Newark, Technology High School
- Darnesha Dullys of Newark, Essex County Vocational High School
- Ronayjah Mcrae-Blake of Newark, Irvington High School
- Gloria Okwueze of Newark, West Side High School
- Bruno Portes of Newark, Technology High School
- Honor Marable of Orange , Essex County Vocational High School
- Shervany Philizaire of Orange, East Orange STEM Academy High School
- Victoria Rizzi of West Caldwell, James Caldwell High School
- Darion Moss of West Orange, West Orange 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 Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, as well as in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, 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 www.BerkeleyCollege.edu

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




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