The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a state-funded program for New Jersey students who are educationally and economically challenged and who are greatly underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.), and in the professions related to these fields. Learn more about our thriving EOP community at Centenary.
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Centenary University provides underserved students the opportunity, not only to earn a higher education degree, but also gain the soft skills necessary for a successful and fulfilling career by providing academic, social, and financial support.
We believe in your potential for success. With diverse backgrounds and a proven willingness to work outside of your comfort zone, you and program alumni are uniquely positioned to contribute to the campus and culture of Centenary University, both today and in the future.
We would love to welcome you into the EOP community at Centenary. If you have any questions or need help with the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Devon Vialva
EOP Director
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-1400 ext. 2176
Eunice Boyd
Assistant EOP Director
(908) 852-1400 ext. 2377
(908) 979-4287
Students who meet both New Jersey and Centenary University eligibility requirements are invited to join EOP. This program encourages integrity, critical thinking skills, academic rigor, community engagement, and financial independence.
It is based on a successful learning community model. The program has intense cooperation among staff, faculty, and administration with many student-directed activities. The program support system includes:
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