Current Students: Financial Aid: Scholarships
Prospective Students
Incoming first-year students for the fall semester are awarded scholarships on the Rutgers-Camden campus on the basis of academic performance in high school. First-year students who apply and complete their application for admission by the priority deadline of Dec. 1 are automatically considered for merit-based awards.
Scholarships of varying amounts are available to bright and talented students who choose Rutgers-Camden for their college education. In order to be considered for these scholarships, students are required to apply by the priority deadline of December 1, 2008.
Transfer scholarships are awarded by the Undergraduate Admissions Office for the fall semester and are based on academic performance in students’ prior colleges. Transfer students who apply and complete their application for admission by the priority deadline of Jan. 15 are automatically considered for merit-based awards. Separate scholarship application forms are not required for merit-based awards offered through the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (856) 225-6104 or camden@ugadm.rutgers.edu.
Current Students
Scholarships for continuing students are usually awarded at the departmental
or college level. Other scholarships. Scholarship information is posted
on the first floor of Armitage Hall, across from Room 121. The Financial
Aid Office will send email messages advising students as scholarship opportunities
become available. Not every scholarship listed below is awarded annually.
Contact the Financial Aid Office at (856) 225-6039 or finaid@camden.rutgers.edu.
Ralph Bergen Allen Memorial Scholarship: Established by Dr. Phillip (CCAS '57) and Mrs. Penny Larsen in memory of Dr. Ralph Bergen Allen, a beloved professor at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to students with financial need who are already attending the Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences or University College.
Ralph and Marion Arbuckle Scholarship: Established by Dr. Georgia Arbuckle-Keil (CCAS '83) in honor of her parents. Awarded to a full-time first-year student in the Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences upon his or her graduation from Palmyra High School in Palmyra. Preference given to students majoring or with an interest in the sciences and/or the arts.
William A. Becker Fund: Awarded to an undergraduate student in CCAS based on financial needs.
Baratz and Associates Endowed Scholarship: Established by Brian Baratz (CCAS '72), Ray Giunta (CCAS '80), Clifford Simmons (CCAS '81), and Francis Mulroy (CCAS '85), all of Baratz and Associates, to support students in the Honors College at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to full-time undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences students in the Honors College who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Dr. Leonard Bidwell Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Established by Dr. Leonard Bidwell's children, Nicholas Bidwell and Dr. Sylvia Bidwell (DC '90), and their mother, Eva Bidwell, in memory of his dedication to teaching mathematics at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior students majoring in mathematics with preference to students participating in the Putnam or other national mathematics competitions or who otherwise exhibit exceptional talent and promise in the field.
Janice Camishon Piccone Scholarship: Awarded to a nursing student with academic excellence.
Nancy Camishion Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a registered nurse who is attending Rutgers-Camden to attain a baccalaureate degree; demonstrates academic achievement; and has an interest in oncology nursing.
Mary Camishion-Malone Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a high achieving nursing student who exemplifies those humanitarian qualities that endeared Mary to her family, patients, and fellow professionals.
Richard A. Caulk Memorial Scholarship: The fund is an endowment by Paul A. Caulk in memory of his son, Richard, a member of the Camden History Department from 1979 to 1983. Awarded to a Junior or Senior undergraduate student majoring in History at a college on the Camden Campus.
Miriam Thomas Chaplin Endowed Scholarship: Established by C. Edward Chaplin (RC '78) in honor of his mother, Dr. Miriam Thomas Chaplin, a professor emerita and former chair of the English department at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in English with a GPA of at least 3.0. Preference given to students considering a career in teaching.
The John C. Collier Research Scholarship: Established by Margaret Collier to provide financial assistance to students enrolled at the Camden Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey to support research by undergraduate students in Chemistry.
Oran D. Giannotti Memorial Award for Creativity in Film Arts:Presented in honor of Rutgers-Camden graduate Oran D. Giannotti, to a junior or senior in English or Fine Arts who has demonstrated unique potential in screenwriting or filmmaking.
Dorothy and David Cooper Scholarship: Established in memory of David and Dorothy Cooper and Dorothy's late parents, Paul and Sylvia Markum for an endowed scholarship for undergraduate students majoring in Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Camden..
Chemistry Alumni Scholarhsip: This annual scholarship was initiated by Sid Katz to be awarded to CCAS undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry.
Earl J. Evans Memorial Scholarship: This annual scholarship is established in memory of Earl J. Evans by his daughter and son in law, Lori L. and Michael W. Chewkanes to provide financial assistance to students enrolled at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Scholarships are to be awarded to CCAS undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice, sociology, or urban studies.
Florence P. Goodwin Scholarship: Established by Bonnie Dodd (CCAS '69) in honor of her mother. Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student at Rutgers-Camden who attended a Camden City high school with priority given to women and students studying business administration.
Richard C. Goodwin Scholarship in Honor of Ethel Lawrence: Established by Richard C. Goodwin in honor of Ethel Lawrence and her role in New Jersey's landmark Mount Laurel decision regarding affordable housing. Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences with an interest in pursuing a career and/or involvement in the areas of affordable housing, community service, or urban studies. Candidates must submit a resume and essay describing these interests.
Gulick/Coleman Scholarship: Established by Assistant Dean Nancy V. Gulick (DC '72/GSC '82) and Professor Emeritus Charles J. Coleman to support students at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to a full-time junior or senior undergraduate student in the Camden College of Arts and Sciences majoring in musical theater or theater arts who has performed in or assisted with several Rutgers-Camden theater productions as an actor, assistant director, or member of the technical crew.
Stephen & Nancy Hovnanian Endowed Scholarship:: This endowed scholarship is established by Stephen and Nancy Hovnanian to provide financial assistance to non-traditional undergraduate students in University College Camden (“UCC”) and majoring in the Department of Fine Arts.
Lambert Blunt Jackson Memorial Scholarship: Established by friends and family of Lambert Jackson in memory of his dedication to students in the Educational Opportunity Fund program at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to full-time undergraduate Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences students in EOF.
Harold D. Jerome Memorial Scholarship: Established by Dr. Wilbert Jerome in memory of his father. Awarded on the basis of talent and potential to an undergraduate student majoring in music at the Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences.
Edward P. and Carolyn Kiessling Endowed Scholarship: Established by Edward (CCAS '77) and Carolyn Kiessling to support students in the Honors College at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to full-time undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences students in the Honors College based on academic merit and financial need.
Dorothy Mallery Endowed Music Scholarship: Established by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey in memory of Dorothy Mallery, who served as Rutgers University’s grand organist. Awarded to full-time undergraduate students studying music in the Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences.
George W. and Kay H. Mamo Endowed Scholarship: Established by George (CCAS '76) and Kay Mamo in support of students in the Honors College at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to full-time undergraduate College of Arts Sciences students in the Honors College who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Frank W. Mannella Memorial Scholarship: This annual scholarship is established by Chuck Mannella in memory of his father Frank W. Mannella. Scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the Camden College of Arts and Sciences who reside in Somerdale, New Jersey and attended Sterling High School in Somerdale, New Jersey .
Brian Martin Scholarship: Awarded to an incoming full-time undergraduate student who has participated in community related activities, or will do so while attending college.
Tony Mickelson Memorial Scholarship: Established by Joanna Mickelson in memory of her husband Tony, a long-time employee at Rutgers University. Awarded to Rutgers-Camden nursing students in their senior year who exhibit kindness, compassion, and gentleness in their treatment of patients.
Gloria H. Moffatt Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Established by James Moffatt, a long-time member of the Department of English at Rutgers-Camden, in memory of his wife. Awarded to full-time undergraduate Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences students majoring in English who demonstrate commitment to public or community service.
Moré Family Scholarship: This annual scholarship is established in honor of Paul and Michelina More' by their son Paul, Jr. and in recognition of the support of his wife, Dianna, and his two children, Jacqueline and Paul III, all graduates of Rutgers University. Scholarships are to be awarded to full-time undergraduate students, who are a minimum of four years removed from High School and are in their junior year in the College of Arts and Sciences or University College. Scholarships are to be awarded to students majoring in one of the following departments: physics, chemistry, biology, nursing, mathematics or psychology.
Jack and Mary O'Malley Endowed Scholarship: This endowed scholarship is established by Jack and Mary O’Malley to be awarded to full-time undergraduate students.
Patt Orrino Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Established by the Patt Orrino Memorial Scholarship Foundation and friends at the Gloucester City Public School District in memory of Patt Orrino (CCAS '78). Awarded to adult undergraduate nursing students at Rutgers-Camden who exhibit financial need; have a minimum GPA of 3.2; and are preferably over the age of 24.
The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program at Rutgers-Camden: The Osher Reentry Scholarship Program, supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation, provides support to full-time or part-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in University College-Camden and who are returning to school after a five-year break in attendance. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must be enrolled and in good academic standing in University College-Camden, demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, and be returning to school after a five-year break in attendance. For more details, please click here.
Jeanne and Lewis Romer Scholarship: Established by Jeanne (UCC '79) and Lewis (UCC '76) Romer in support of adult students at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to full-time non-traditional students in the College of Arts and Sciences or University College.
The Rotary Club of Camden Scholarship: to a transfer student or a student from the city of Camden.
The Alfredo Santiago Endowed Scholarship: Established by Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago in memory of her husband who was an employee of Rutgers. The scholarship is awarded to full-time first-year students graduating from the LEAP Academy University Charter High School, based on academic merit and financial need, with a preference to underrepresented students majoring in areas of study such as math, science, engineering, and pre-med.
The Robert C. Sheppard Endowed Scholarship: Established at the bequest of Robert Sheppard to support students at Rutgers-Camden. The scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have financial need, with preference given to students from southern New Jersey.
Jay A. Sigler Endowed Scholarship: Established by friends, graduates, and family upon the retirement of Dr. Jay Sigler, a beloved professor of political science at Rutgers-Camden. Awarded to matriculated MPA (master of public policy and administration) students or undergraduate students majoring in political science based on motivation, professional experience, and potential.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship: For outstanding undergraduates to conduct sustained research with a faculty mentor during the summer months.
Harry S. Trautenberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Established by Helen Trautenberg and friends in memory of her husband. Awarded to Rutgers-Camden College of Arts and Sciences students majoring in music. Students must show excellence and promise of future growth in piano or organ.
Undergraduate Research Scholarship in the Sciences: Research scholarships are to be awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in one of the following academic disciplines in the Camden College of Arts and Sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics or Computer Science
University College Scholar Award: Awarded to high-achieving transfer students enrolling in at least six credits at University College.
Ralph W. Wescott Scholarship Fund : Established by Mrs. Wescott to commend her husband's, Ralph Wescott, legacy. Awarded to a FAS student who demonstrates financial need.
Evelyn E. White Endowed Scholarship: Established by the Estate of Evelyn White (CCAS '53) to assist full-time undergraduate students majoring in music at Rutgers-Camden. Preference given to those with a special interest in the study of piano performance.
Harold and Florence Woll Scholarship: Established by Dr. Allen Woll in honor of his parents. Awarded to full-time undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences students in good standing in the Honors College.