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 Governor’s Urban Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who are residents of New Jersey’s urban areas and are pursuing a degree at Rutgers University. The program aims to help students from underrepresented communities gain access to higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a New Jersey resident.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Rutgers University.
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
• Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the FAFSA for consideration.
• Provide proof of residency in an urban area of New Jersey.

Additional Details:

• Funds can be used for tuition and fees, but not for books or room and board.
• Renewal is based on maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Deadline: June 1.

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