Essex County High School Seniors Awarded Berkeley College Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 29, 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: 

  • Abdulrahman Mohamed, of Belleville, Al-Ghazaly Junior-Senior High School
  • Jennifer Landi Dutan of Bloomfield, Bloomfield High School
  • Carlos Herrera of Cedar Grove, Paterson Charter School Sci Tech
  • Suad Lukovic of Cedar Grove, Cedar Grove High School
  • Elijah Hutchinson of East Orange, East Orange Campus High School
  • Christian Merilus of East Orange, East Orange Campus High School
  • Mark Abarah of Irvington, Irvington High School
  • Odell Davis of Irvington, Irvington High School
  • Znya Ricks of Irvington, Irvington High School
  • Aaliyah Thompson-Vick of Irvington, Irvington High School
  • Jennifer Apuparo of Newark, East Side High School
  • Victor Cantuna of Newark, Essex County Vocational High School
  • Stephanie Furtado of Newark, Technology High School
  • Savannah Gonzalez of Newark, Barringer High School
  • Lawrence Johnson of Newark, University High School
  • Faith Omo-Ote of Newark, Irvington High School
  • Dayanna Padilla of Newark, Saint Vincent Academy
  • Khamar Walker of Newark, Essex County Vocational School
  • Nadiya Zaltsman of Newark, Technology High School
  • Andrea Alfaro of Orange, Orange High School
  • Jesus Lachira of Orange, Orange High School
  • Lourdena Pierre 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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