Rutgers–New Brunswick Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa scholarship ($8,000 per year) recipients are notified beginning in December (for spring enrollment) and April (for fall enrollment).

Criteria for consideration are specific so please review carefully:

• Students must be enrolled full-time in a transfer program at a community college at the time of application.
• Students must be a member of their community college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at the time of application.
• Students must have completed at least 45 credits at the time of applying to Rutgers.
• Students must earn an associate’s degree in arts or science by the time of enrollment.
• Recipients traditionally have between a 3.9 and 4.0 cumulative grade-point average in all completed college courses, as well as a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade-point average from all previous colleges attended.
• No separate application is required. We will consider admitted transfer applicants who:
  • Apply to Rutgers–New Brunswick via the Rutgers Application Portal by October 1 for spring admission, or apply via the Rutgers Application Portal or the Coalition for College by February 1 for fall admission.
  • All required credentials must be submitted by the same application due date.

Francis B. and Paige D. L’Hommedieu Scholarship ($1,750–$3,500 per year) awards are based upon available funds. Scholarship recipients are notified in July for fall enrollment.

Criteria for consideration are specific so please review carefully:

• Student must enroll directly from the associate degree-granting New Jersey community college, with no intervening enrollment at another institution.
• Student must have earned an associate’s degree in arts or science by June 1 and have a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade-point average for consideration. Grades from all college courses are considered. Scholarships are competitive awards and based on the academic strength of individual applicants, the overall strength of our applicant pool, and available funding.
• Student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
• No separate application is required. We will consider admitted transfer applicants who:
  • Apply to Rutgers–New Brunswick via the Rutgers Application Portal or the Coalition for College by February 1 for fall admission.
  • All required credentials must be submitted by the same application due date.

The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) II is a continuation of NJ STARS and provides eligible NJ STARS students attending NJ community colleges with funding (up to $1,250 per semester) to transfer to a NJ four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please review the information provided by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) for full details about NJ STARS II eligibility requirements.

• Participation in NJ STARS does not guarantee admission to Rutgers.
• Students must have participated in NJ STARS at a New Jersey community college.
• Eligible students may receive the NJ STARS II award for up to four consecutive semesters, excluding summer sessions.
• All potentially eligible students must submit a final official transcript certifying the receipt of an associate’s degree with date of completion to the Office of University Undergraduate Admissions Operations Center.
• The transfer of academic credits from the community college to Rutgers is governed by the policies and procedures set forth in the statewide transfer agreement.
• NJ STARS II is operated at the discretion of the State of New Jersey. Renewal is based upon continued eligibility and available funding.

All admitted international students (on valid non-immigrant visas) are automatically considered for Rutgers international scholarships. No separate application is required. International students who wish to be considered for scholarships are encouraged to apply by either the early action or regular action application due dates. Given the limited availability, early applicants are more likely to be awarded scholarships. Scholarships range from $2,000–$10,000 per year.

The majority of international students support their undergraduate education through family, private, government or other funds. Some of the most academically accomplished international applicants to Rutgers may be offered scholarships. The process is very competitive as a limited number of scholarships are available each year.

Notification of scholarships is sent after an offer of admission. Scholarships are awarded for a total of four years of undergraduate education, and recipients will be expected to maintain a minimum of a 3.25 grade-point average.

Rutgers is proud to be a Partner College of TheDream.US. As a Partner College, DREAMers are able to attend our university using the scholarship funds provided by TheDream.US.

We are committed to DREAMers’ success. Please visit TheDream.US for National Scholarship eligibility requirements and application guidelines.