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šŸ’° Rutgers University-New Brunswick Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$500-$33,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$33,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.8 GPA

Rutgers University-New Brunswick awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$33,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.8 GPA. Against tuition of $33,734, students receiving the largest award pay about $734 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $15,714), 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
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rutgers University-New Brunswick — no separate application

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

Francis B. and Paige D. L'Hommedieu Scholarship (Rutgers–New Brunswick)
Award
$1,750-$3,500 in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Francis B. and Paige D. L’Hommedieu Scholarship awards ($1,750–$3,500 per year) are based on available funds and open to eligible transfer students from community colleges.
Eligibility: We will consider admitted transfer applicants who: Apply to Rutgers–New Brunswick by February 1 for fall admission; The student must be enrolled in a transfer program at a New Jersey community college at the time of application; The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; The student must have a minimum 3.8 cumulative grade-point average for consideration; The student must have earned an associate degree (AA or AS) by June 1.
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NJ STARS II
Award
$1,250 in-state
The New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) II... provides eligible NJ STARS students attending NJ community colleges with funding (up to $1,250 per semester) to transfer to a NJ four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility: Participation in NJ STARS does not guarantee admission to Rutgers. Students must have participated in NJ STARS at a New Jersey community college. Eligible students may receive the NJ STARS II award for up to four consecutive semesters, excluding summer sessions.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (Rutgers–New Brunswick)
Award
$8,000 in-state
$8,000 out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Phi Theta Kappa scholarship ($8,000 per year) recipients are notified beginning in December for spring enrollment and April for fall enrollment.
Eligibility: We will consider admitted transfer applicants who: Apply to Rutgers–New Brunswick by October 1 for spring admission or by February 1 for fall admission; Submit all required credentials by the application due date. The student must be a member of their community college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at the time of application; The student must have completed at least 45 credits...; minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8.
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Rutgers–New Brunswick First-Year Merit Award (single scholarship award process)
Award
$500-$5,000 in-state
$500-$5,000 out-of-state
With our single scholarship award process, one merit-based scholarship will be awarded to selected first-year admitted students based on a careful and comprehensive review of information provided on the student’s application.
Eligibility: First-year admitted students who apply for fall admission by December 1 and are offered admission to at least one school at Rutgers–New Brunswick will be considered for a merit-based award.
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Rutgers University–Camden Merit Scholarships
New Jersey undergraduate students can dramatically reduce their college costs—up to 100%—at Rutgers–Camden with this program which covers the remaining costs of in-state tuition and fees after any other need-based federal, state, and/or institutional aid has been applied.
Eligibility: All applicants to Rutgers–Camden are considered for merit scholarships. There is no separate application for merit scholarships, but students who submit an undergraduate admissions application by the priority deadline will receive priority consideration.
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Rutgers University–Newark Merit Scholarships (including Chancellor Scholarship, Carr Scholarship, BA/MD Presidential Scholarship)
Award
$5,000-$10,000 in-state
$5,000-$10,000 out-of-state
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to admitted first-year students for four years and transfer students for two years of undergraduate study. The annual amount can range up to $5,000. The Carr Scholarship... The annual amount is $10,000 for a total of $40,000 across four years of undergraduate study. The Presidential Scholarship covers the in-state cost of tuition, room and board annually during the three years of undergraduate coursework.
Eligibility: All first-year and transfer applicants applying for fall semester to Rutgers–Newark are considered for merit-based scholarships. There is no separate application, but students who submit an undergraduate admissions application by the priority deadline will receive consideration for scholarships.
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Other scholarships at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (2)

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

Class Endowed Scholarships (Rutgers–New Brunswick)
$500-$5,000
Rutgers offers several endowed scholarships ($500–$5,000 per year) funded by the generosity of alumni donors.
Eligibility: Scholarships may be offered to descendants of the following class years: 1940, 1941, 1949, 1970, 1978, 1982, 1983, and the Rutgers College Class of 1980. Scholarships and scholarship amounts are based on available funds.
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TheDream.US (Rutgers participation)
$29,000-$33,000
TheDream.US scholarships award up to $29,000 to community college transfer applicants with an associate’s degree and up to $33,000 for high school graduate applicants obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility: This scholarship opportunity is for undocumented students and DREAMers.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
12/01/2025

Common questions about Rutgers University-New Brunswick scholarships

How much merit aid does Rutgers University-New Brunswick give?

Published awards range $500-$33,000/yr. Rutgers University-New Brunswick lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$33,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 98% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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