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💰 Rutgers University-Camden Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
20
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$500-$19,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$19,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,500-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

Rutgers University-Camden offers 20 merit scholarships. Awards run $500-$19,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $33,734, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,734 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rutgers University-Camden

Tuition & fees
$33,734
Largest annual award
$19,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,734/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,376), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Rutgers University-Camden's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rutgers University-Camden — no separate application

8 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Dean’s Graduate Scholarship (Graduate School Scholarships / Dean’s Graduate Scholarship)
Dean’s Graduate Scholarship These scholarships are awarded to high-achieving, matriculated students to our graduate programs and are determined by each department’s funding committee and graduate program director.
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to high-achieving, matriculated students to our graduate programs and are determined by each department’s funding committee and graduate program director.
How to apply: ["matriculated graduate student", "department funding committee and graduate program director evaluation", "to apply for funding, check off the box on the online program application (no separate application needed)"]
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International Chancellor’s Scholarship — base
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
International Chancellor’s Scholarship (Graduate) All non-sponsored, international graduate applicants are eligible to receive the International Chancellor’s Scholarship of $10,000 ($5,000 per semester). Applicants with GRE scores in the ranges below can receive an additional merit scholarship: * 151-157: additional $2,000 (total scholarship of $12,000; $6,000 per semester) * greater than 158: additional $4,000 (total scholarship of $14,000; $7,000 per semester)
Eligibility: The Graduate School International Chancellor’s Scholarships are available to all non-sponsored, international F-1 applicants who meet the requirements and enroll full-time in a master's in the Graduate School. These scholarships are awarded based on the merit of the candidate.
How to apply: ["non-sponsored, international F-1 applicants", "enroll full-time in a master's program", "meet international admissions criteria"]
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International Chancellor’s Scholarship — GRE 151-157
Award
$12,000/yr in-state
$12,000/yr out-of-state
International Chancellor’s Scholarship (Graduate) All non-sponsored, international graduate applicants are eligible to receive the International Chancellor’s Scholarship of $10,000 ($5,000 per semester). Applicants with GRE scores in the ranges below can receive an additional merit scholarship: * 151-157: additional $2,000 (total scholarship of $12,000; $6,000 per semester) * greater than 158: additional $4,000 (total scholarship of $14,000; $7,000 per semester)
Eligibility: The Graduate School International Chancellor’s Scholarships are available to all non-sponsored, international F-1 applicants who meet the requirements and enroll full-time in a master's in the Graduate School. These scholarships are awarded based on the merit of the candidate.
How to apply: ["non-sponsored, international F-1 applicants", "enroll full-time in a master's program", "meet international admissions criteria"]
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International Chancellor’s Scholarship — GRE 158+
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
International Chancellor’s Scholarship (Graduate) All non-sponsored, international graduate applicants are eligible to receive the International Chancellor’s Scholarship of $10,000 ($5,000 per semester). Applicants with GRE scores in the ranges below can receive an additional merit scholarship: * 151-157: additional $2,000 (total scholarship of $12,000; $6,000 per semester) * greater than 158: additional $4,000 (total scholarship of $14,000; $7,000 per semester)
Eligibility: The Graduate School International Chancellor’s Scholarships are available to all non-sponsored, international F-1 applicants who meet the requirements and enroll full-time in a master's in the Graduate School. These scholarships are awarded based on the merit of the candidate.
How to apply: ["non-sponsored, international F-1 applicants", "enroll full-time in a master's program", "meet international admissions criteria"]
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Master’s Merit Scholarships — up to 50% of in-state tuition
MASTER’S MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are available to high-achieving students enrolled in our graduate programs. Qualified full-time students have the opportunity to receive scholarships covering up to 50% of in-state tuition. To be eligible, students must be registered for at least six credits.
Eligibility: These scholarships are available to high-achieving students enrolled in our graduate programs. Qualified full-time students have the opportunity to receive scholarships covering up to 50% of in-state tuition. To be eligible, students must be registered for at least six credits.
How to apply: ["qualified full-time enrollment", "registered for at least six credits"]
📋 Must be registered for at least six credits. Source ↗
Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship — $16,000
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
Rutgers University–Camden will offer scholarships up to $19,000 to all F-1 non sponsored, international applicants who meet admission requirements and enroll in a full-time course of study. Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarship $14,000 ($7,000/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 2.8-3.19 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 2.5-2.99 weighted GPA Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship $16,000 ($8,000/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 3.2-3.69 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 3.0-3.5 weighted GPA $19,000 ($9,500/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 3.7-4.0 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 3.51-4.0 weighted GPA All Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarships are renewable if the student maintains a 2.5 GPA at Rutgers–Camden.
Eligibility: Nonsponsored, international F-1 visa students (not sponsored by a government agency but who self-pay) and meet Rutgers University–Camden admission requirements.
How to apply: ["non-sponsored F-1 international applicant", "meet Rutgers\u2013Camden admission requirements", "enroll in a full-time course of study", "no separate application for the scholarship (applicants who meet the criteria are automatically considered)"]
📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗
Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship — $19,000
Award
$19,000/yr in-state
$19,000/yr out-of-state
Rutgers University–Camden will offer scholarships up to $19,000 to all F-1 non sponsored, international applicants who meet admission requirements and enroll in a full-time course of study. Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarship $14,000 ($7,000/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 2.8-3.19 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 2.5-2.99 weighted GPA Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship $16,000 ($8,000/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 3.2-3.69 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 3.0-3.5 weighted GPA $19,000 ($9,500/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 3.7-4.0 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 3.51-4.0 weighted GPA All Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarships are renewable if the student maintains a 2.5 GPA at Rutgers–Camden.
Eligibility: Nonsponsored, international F-1 visa students (not sponsored by a government agency but who self-pay) and meet Rutgers University–Camden admission requirements.
How to apply: ["non-sponsored F-1 international applicant", "meet Rutgers\u2013Camden admission requirements", "enroll in a full-time course of study", "no separate application for the scholarship (applicants who meet the criteria are automatically considered)"]
📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗
Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarship — $14,000
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
Rutgers University–Camden will offer scholarships up to $19,000 to all F-1 non sponsored, international applicants who meet admission requirements and enroll in a full-time course of study. Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarship $14,000 ($7,000/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 2.8-3.19 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 2.5-2.99 weighted GPA Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship $16,000 ($8,000/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 3.2-3.69 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 3.0-3.5 weighted GPA $19,000 ($9,500/semester) — First-Year Criteria: 3.7-4.0 weighted GPA; Transfer Criteria: 3.51-4.0 weighted GPA All Undergraduate International Chancellor’s Scholarships are renewable if the student maintains a 2.5 GPA at Rutgers–Camden.
Eligibility: Nonsponsored, international F-1 visa students (not sponsored by a government agency but who self-pay) and meet Rutgers University–Camden admission requirements.
How to apply: ["non-sponsored F-1 international applicant", "meet Rutgers\u2013Camden admission requirements", "enroll in a full-time course of study", "no separate application for the scholarship (applicants who meet the criteria are automatically considered)"]
📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA Source ↗

Other scholarships at Rutgers University-Camden (12)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Bunche Fellowship
Presidential Fellows One Presidential Fellowship will be awarded to an incoming graduate student in a doctoral program selected for a TA/GA position. This award carries a stipend of $15,000 per year and may be renewed up to three years. Bunche Fellowship Two Bunche Fellowships will be awarded to incoming graduate students representing a diversity population. The fellowship includes a stipend plus tuition remission. Trustee Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences One Trustee Fellowship will be awarded... The fellowship includes a stipend and tuition remission.
Eligibility: Graduate Program Directors nominate exceptional candidates from the fall applicant pool for University Fellowships.
How to apply: ["nomination by Graduate Program Director", "selection by committee/program"]
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Coverdell Fellowship (MPA)
Coverdell Fellowships — The Department offers Coverdell Fellowships for full-time students, or EMPA students, to cover tuition for students who are Returning Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs).
Eligibility: For full-time students, or EMPA students, who are Returning Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs). The Department also evaluates grades, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and work experience when making funding decisions.
How to apply: ["Returning Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV)", "full-time or EMPA enrollment", "evaluation of grades, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and work experience"]
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FAS Named and Endowed Scholarships
$500-$5,000/yr
Scholarships below are based on academic merit (must have a 3.0 or above Rutgers* GPA) and need, as determined by the Financial Aid requirements Rutgers–Camden offers several named and endowed scholarships ranging in amounts from $500 to $5,000 to current students.
Eligibility: *Students should be enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences full time and demonstrate merit and need as determined by the financial aid office. Students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA received through coursework at Rutgers.
How to apply: ["enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences full time", "minimum 3.0 GPA at Rutgers", "demonstrate merit and financial need as determined by Financial Aid"]
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Honors College Scholarship Fund — donor-funded awards
$500-$5,000/yr
Gifts Rutgers University–Camden is committed to helping students who are diligently working towards completing their degree through several scholarships ranging in amounts from $500.00 - $5,000.00 per year. ... Scholarships are to be awarded to a full-time undergraduate Honors College student based on academic merit as determined by the program administrator.
Eligibility: Scholarships are to be awarded to a full-time undergraduate Honors College student based on academic merit as determined by the program administrator. The student should be a member in good standing in the Honors College at Rutgers-Camden.
How to apply: ["full-time undergraduate Honors College student", "member in good standing in the Honors College"]
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Presidential Fellowship
$15,000/yr
Presidential Fellows One Presidential Fellowship will be awarded to an incoming graduate student in a doctoral program selected for a TA/GA position. This award carries a stipend of $15,000 per year and may be renewed up to three years. Bunche Fellowship Two Bunche Fellowships will be awarded to incoming graduate students representing a diversity population. The fellowship includes a stipend plus tuition remission. Trustee Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences One Trustee Fellowship will be awarded... The fellowship includes a stipend and tuition remission.
Eligibility: Graduate Program Directors nominate exceptional candidates from the fall applicant pool for University Fellowships.
How to apply: ["nomination by Graduate Program Director", "selection by committee/program"]
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Trustee Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Presidential Fellows One Presidential Fellowship will be awarded to an incoming graduate student in a doctoral program selected for a TA/GA position. This award carries a stipend of $15,000 per year and may be renewed up to three years. Bunche Fellowship Two Bunche Fellowships will be awarded to incoming graduate students representing a diversity population. The fellowship includes a stipend plus tuition remission. Trustee Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences One Trustee Fellowship will be awarded... The fellowship includes a stipend and tuition remission.
Eligibility: Graduate Program Directors nominate exceptional candidates from the fall applicant pool for University Fellowships.
How to apply: ["nomination by Graduate Program Director", "selection by committee/program"]
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Out-of-State Differential Scholarship — covers tuition difference
GRADUATE SCHOOL OUT-OF-STATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship is competitively awarded to incoming domestic master’s applicants who reside outside of New Jersey. It covers the difference in tuition costs between in-state and out-of-state rates for full-time students taking a minimum of 9 credits, up to 12 credits per semester. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 consecutive semesters, covering 2 academic years, specifically the fall and spring semesters.
Eligibility: The scholarship is competitively awarded to incoming domestic master’s applicants who reside outside of New Jersey. It covers the difference in tuition costs between in-state and out-of-state rates for full-time students taking a minimum of 9 credits, up to 12 credits per semester.
How to apply: ["incoming domestic master\u2019s applicants who reside outside of New Jersey", "full-time enrollment (minimum of 9 credits, up to 12 credits per semester)", "students are nominated by each department", "no separate application needed (check off the box on the online program application to be considered)"]
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Ragone General Scholarship — 1st Place Award
$5,000 total
The Ragone Scholars Program offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships to graduated RSBC Accounting majors, and students graduating in Accounting in May, August, or December 2025. 1st Place Award $5,000 To be awarded in first year of study Runner Up $2,500 To be awarded in first year of study Ragone General Scholarship The Ragone General Scholarship fund offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships. It is open to all applicants to the Online MAcc Program, regardless of undergraduate degree or institution. 1st Place Award $5,000 Runner Up $2,500 The $5,000 scholarships will be distributed as two $2,500 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. The $2,500 scholarships will be distributed as two $1,250 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. Receipt of the second credit is contingent upon the student having earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the first semester.
Eligibility: Both scholarship offerings will be granted at the discretion of the Accounting faculty to high-performing students according to the following criteria. * 3.5 or higher CGPA * Strong extracurricular activities and community involvement * Strong personal essay
How to apply: ["submit scholarship application", "essay of approximately 500 words", "3.5 or higher cumulative GPA (CGPA)", "strong extracurricular activities and community involvement"]
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Ragone General Scholarship — Runner Up
$2,500 total
The Ragone Scholars Program offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships to graduated RSBC Accounting majors, and students graduating in Accounting in May, August, or December 2025. 1st Place Award $5,000 To be awarded in first year of study Runner Up $2,500 To be awarded in first year of study Ragone General Scholarship The Ragone General Scholarship fund offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships. It is open to all applicants to the Online MAcc Program, regardless of undergraduate degree or institution. 1st Place Award $5,000 Runner Up $2,500 The $5,000 scholarships will be distributed as two $2,500 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. The $2,500 scholarships will be distributed as two $1,250 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. Receipt of the second credit is contingent upon the student having earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the first semester.
Eligibility: Both scholarship offerings will be granted at the discretion of the Accounting faculty to high-performing students according to the following criteria. * 3.5 or higher CGPA * Strong extracurricular activities and community involvement * Strong personal essay
How to apply: ["submit scholarship application", "essay of approximately 500 words", "3.5 or higher cumulative GPA (CGPA)", "strong extracurricular activities and community involvement"]
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Ragone Scholars Program — 1st Place Award
$5,000 total
The Ragone Scholars Program offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships to graduated RSBC Accounting majors, and students graduating in Accounting in May, August, or December 2025. 1st Place Award $5,000 To be awarded in first year of study Runner Up $2,500 To be awarded in first year of study Ragone General Scholarship The Ragone General Scholarship fund offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships. It is open to all applicants to the Online MAcc Program, regardless of undergraduate degree or institution. 1st Place Award $5,000 Runner Up $2,500 The $5,000 scholarships will be distributed as two $2,500 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. The $2,500 scholarships will be distributed as two $1,250 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. Receipt of the second credit is contingent upon the student having earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the first semester.
Eligibility: Both scholarship offerings will be granted at the discretion of the Accounting faculty to high-performing students according to the following criteria. * 3.5 or higher CGPA * Strong extracurricular activities and community involvement * Strong personal essay
How to apply: ["submit scholarship application", "essay of approximately 500 words", "3.5 or higher cumulative GPA (CGPA)", "strong extracurricular activities and community involvement"]
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Ragone Scholars Program — Runner Up
$2,500 total
The Ragone Scholars Program offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships to graduated RSBC Accounting majors, and students graduating in Accounting in May, August, or December 2025. 1st Place Award $5,000 To be awarded in first year of study Runner Up $2,500 To be awarded in first year of study Ragone General Scholarship The Ragone General Scholarship fund offers two non-renewable, merit-based scholarships. It is open to all applicants to the Online MAcc Program, regardless of undergraduate degree or institution. 1st Place Award $5,000 Runner Up $2,500 The $5,000 scholarships will be distributed as two $2,500 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. The $2,500 scholarships will be distributed as two $1,250 credits toward tuition during the recipient’s first fall and spring semesters. Receipt of the second credit is contingent upon the student having earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the first semester.
Eligibility: Both scholarship offerings will be granted at the discretion of the Accounting faculty to high-performing students according to the following criteria. * 3.5 or higher CGPA * Strong extracurricular activities and community involvement * Strong personal essay
How to apply: ["submit scholarship application", "essay of approximately 500 words", "3.5 or higher cumulative GPA (CGPA)", "strong extracurricular activities and community involvement"]
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#YouAreWelcomeHere — $19,000 per academic year
#Youarewelcomehere Scholarship Rutgers University-Camden offers two annual, renewable scholarships of $19,000 per academic year ($9,500 per semester) to selected international undergraduate students dedicated to advancing intercultural learning and understanding at Rutgers-Camden.
Eligibility: First-year international students who have applied to Rutgers-Camden can apply for the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship. All undergraduate academic majors and fields of study except Nursing are welcome to apply. You are a first-year international applicant to a participating college or university; you attend (or have graduated from) a secondary school outside of the United States; you demonstrate interest and personal initiative in activities involving intercultural learning and exchange.
How to apply: ["apply for admission to Rutgers University-Camden", "submit a 500-1,000 word essay or a 2-5 minute video answering the prompt to ois@camden.rutgers.edu", "applications must be received by February 1"]
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Common questions about Rutgers University-Camden scholarships

How much merit aid does Rutgers University-Camden give?

Published awards range $500-$19,000/yr. Rutgers University-Camden lists 20 merit scholarships in total.

Does Rutgers University-Camden give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$19,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rutgers University-Camden?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 56% of tuition.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Rutgers University-Camden's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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