Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline: December 1 (Early Action)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Rutgers University, recognizing the unique challenges and strengths of first-generation students, offers scholarships to support their academic journey.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: first-gen
- Admitted to Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Newark, or Camden)
- First in their family to attend a four-year college
- Demonstrate financial need
Required Materials
- University application
- FAFSA/CSS Profile
- Supplemental essays
Timeline
Apply by early action deadline for scholarship consideration. Notifications with admission decision.
Tips
Clearly mark your first-generation status on your Rutgers application. Use your essays to articulate your motivations and what you hope to achieve through a Rutgers education.