
Our Mission Statement
To provide scholarships and grants to aid students earn diplomas or certifications which will assist the student in reaching their professional goals.
Through the generosity of EMACC members like you, the Foundation has:
RAISED AND DISTRIBUTED OVER $300,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS to worthy applicants in our Eastern Monmouth area. In 2019 the Foundation awarded 12 scholarships for a total of $33,000 plus an additional $5,000 in grants.
Looking to make a donation?
100 percent of every dollar you donate goes directly to funding scholarships and providing educational opportunities for students in need. You can make a one-time contribution or schedule routine contributions (i.e. monthly, quarterly, etc.) through our website – and we are deeply appreciative of each and every gift. Rest assured, the transaction is protected via PayPal and your information is secured. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the State of New Jersey. Please consider donating at the link below or email us at emacc.foundation@gmail.com
NAMED SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT
Your contribution of $2,000 fully supports a scholarship/grant for 1 year. The scholarship/grant can be named for the donor, a donors business, or as a memorial. The Named Scholarship/Grant will be noted in foundation publicity throughout the year and in the Named Scholarship/grant awards.
Thank you for your continued support of the EMACC Educational Foundation!
We appreciate your donations, as do the many students who have benefited from the scholarships/grants. And please note, your contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible. For more information about becoming a named donor, please contact one of our board members below.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED:
Category A
$2,000 for a student at least 25 years old as of September 1st who is returning to school, changing careers or pursuing education for career advancement.
Category B
$2,000 for a college student entering his/her junior or senior year, and/or has completed 60 credits, who is in need of help to complete his/her degree because of increased expenses or decreased finances.
For information about our scholarships, please visit the Scholarships section above.
If you have any questions, please email: emacc.foundation@gmail.com or call 732-747-0500
Foundation Leadership
President: Jackeline Mejias-Fuertes
Vice President: Carol Cohen
Treasurer: Peter Pfister
Board of Directors
Richard Angelo
Andrea Plaza
Paul Dement
The Educational Foundation is operated by volunteers and a working Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please email emacc.foundation@gmail.com with your resume and interest. We are always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals who share our mission and organizational goals.