New Jersey Governors Urban Scholarship Program

Name: New Jersey Governor’s Urban Scholarship Program (Rutgers University)

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per year

Information And Eligibility:
The New Jersey Governor’s Urban Scholarship Program is a state-supported financial aid initiative created to help students from designated urban communities in New Jersey access and succeed in higher education. The program is intended to reduce financial barriers for students who are traditionally underrepresented in college enrollment and to support their pursuit of an undergraduate degree at Rutgers University.

This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who are residents of eligible urban areas within New Jersey and who have been admitted to Rutgers University. Awards are need-based and determined using information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Funding is limited and dependent on state appropriations, so eligible students are encouraged to complete all required materials as early as possible.

The Governor’s Urban Scholarship Program is designed to supplement other forms of financial aid, such as federal grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships. Funds are applied directly to the student’s university account and may be used toward tuition and mandatory fees. The award does not cover books, housing, or other living expenses, making it most effective when combined with additional aid sources.

Academic readiness is an important component of eligibility. Students must meet minimum GPA requirements and maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their enrollment at Rutgers University in order to remain eligible for renewal. While the annual award amount is modest, the scholarship can provide meaningful assistance when layered with other aid, particularly for students managing tuition costs at a large public university.

The program reflects the state’s broader commitment to educational equity and workforce development by supporting students from urban communities as they work toward college completion. Students who qualify for this scholarship are encouraged to remain engaged with Rutgers’ academic support services and financial aid office to ensure continued eligibility and successful degree progress.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a legal resident of the state of New Jersey.
• Must reside in an eligible urban area within New Jersey.
• Must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at Rutgers University.
• Must demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA results.
• Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress for renewal.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Be admitted to and enrolled full-time at Rutgers University.
• Provide documentation verifying residency in an eligible New Jersey urban area, if requested.
• Respond to any additional requests from the Rutgers financial aid office.

Additional Details:

• Funds may be used for tuition and mandatory fees only.
• Books, housing, and living expenses are not covered.
• Scholarship renewal is contingent on continued eligibility and available funding.

Deadline: June 1

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