Your support empowers the Ocean County College Foundation to transform lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. From providing students with access to life-changing scholarships, global learning experiences, and career-enriching programs, to bringing world-class speakers, cultural events, and wellness initiatives to our region, the Foundation expands what is possible for both our students and the broader Ocean County community. Signature programs such as the Blauvelt Speaker Series, study abroad and study away opportunities, concerts and cultural events, the Annual Viking 5K Run, and SUP the River foster connection, and enrich quality of life for thousands each year.
Foundation Facts
$2 Million
Distributed in scholarship and programmatic support by the Ocean County College Foundation in the last fiscal year alone.
$5 Million
Raised for the Ocean County College Foundation Legacy Campaign to date.
58,000
The Grunin Center for the Arts helped bring over 58,000 community members to campus last year.
5 Destinations
Our Foundation provides scholarship support for immersive international and domestic study experiences each year.
100%
Board-giving rate reported by the Ocean County College Foundation.
$25 Million
In funding distributed since 1965.
“Without this scholarship I don’t believe I would have been able to travel out of the country for the first time in my life. I couldn’t be more grateful, and I hope you continue this scholarship into the future to give others the same great experience I was able to have.”
“As an artist it has touched me in many ways to be able to see these historical masterpieces and sites up close. I have learned new things and a better understanding of Italy, their culture and way of life. I hope future students will have this ‘up close in person’ experience.”
“I want to express my gratefulness to the OCC Foundation for supporting this trip. I would have never been able to complete this study without your help. The scholarship not only provided me and my classmates the opportunity to grow in academic form, but also changed our outlook on traveling and seeing what the rest of the world has to offer.”
“I cannot tell you how much your contribution means to me and how many wonderful and unforgettable memories I made from this trip. I am very grateful that your generous contribution to this trip made it affordable for myself and the other students to travel and be a part of this amazing experience. I will never stop talking about this trip to my family and friends. Thank you for this once-in-a-lifetime experience with some of the all-around greatest people in the world.”
“Thank you for the experience of a lifetime. Being able to travel to Italy opened my eyes to so many things I didn’t think I would ever experience. I truly want to thank you for your kindness and making this journey possible, thank you again from the bottom of my heart.”
“We aim to continue our success and generosity for those in need in Ocean County and bring more culture to Toms River.”
“The Foundation has always been special, and everyone here today understands that it’s an opportunity to give back.”
“The Foundation holds space for a lot of opportunity, making a difference in the community.”