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💰 Rutgers University-Newark Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
8
Multi-Year Awards
$10,000-$40,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.8 GPA

Rutgers University-Newark awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Eligibility starts at 3.8 GPA.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rutgers University-Newark — no separate application

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

BA/MD Presidential (undergraduate coverage)
The Presidential Scholarship covers the in-state cost of tuition, room and board annually during the three years of undergraduate coursework.
Eligibility: To be considered: * U.S. Citizen or U.S. National * U.S. permanent resident who has an I-151, I-551, or I-551c (Alien Registration Receipt Card) * Student must have been accepted into the 7-year BA/MD Program with the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School upon their initial admission into the School of Arts & Sciences-Newark * Student is expected to live on campus
How to apply: ["admission to BA/MD program", "expected to live on campus", "no separate scholarship application"]
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First-Year (4 years)
Award
$40,000 total in-state
$40,000 total out-of-state
The Carr Scholarship ... The Carr Scholarship is awarded to first-year applicants for four years of undergraduate study for a total of $40,000. The annual amount is $10,000.
Eligibility: To be considered: * U.S. Citizen or U.S. National * U.S. permanent resident who has an I-151, I-551, or I-551c (Alien Registration Receipt Card) * Students must have competitive academic credentials, specialized talents, extracurricular activities, leadership, community service, work experience, awards, honors, and achievement
How to apply: ["no separate application", "competitive academic credentials"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗
First-Year (up to 4 years)
Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
**First-Year:** The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to admitted first-year students for four years of undergraduate study for a total of up to $20,000. The annual amount is up to $5,000. Awards are based on academic ability; an assessment of talents, experience, and potential; and a holistic review of how a student might contribute to a diverse educational environment.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, a student must be in one of the following categories: * U.S. Citizen or U.S. National * U.S. permanent resident who has an I-151, I-551, or I-551c (Alien Registration Receipt Card) * Recipients of New Jersey S2479 (the “Dream Act”) and/or Federal Deferred Action to Childhood Arrival (DACA)
How to apply: ["no separate application"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗
HLLC - First-Year (8 semesters)
It offers a “last-dollar” HLLC scholarship that covers room and board. The scholarship is eight semesters for first-year students and four semesters for transfer students.
Eligibility: The Honors Living-Learning Community (HLLC) is a transformative college access and success program that fosters the academic, social, and personal development of talented first-year and transfer students.
How to apply: ["participation in HLLC program"]
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RU-N to the TOP - Last-dollar award
The RU-N to the TOP scholarship provides a “last-dollar” award. This award covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees. The award is offered after all federal, state, institutional, internal/external scholarships and grants have been applied.
Eligibility: The RU-N to the TOP scholarship provides a “last-dollar” award. This award covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees.
How to apply: ["must be enrolled full time", "last-dollar award applied after other aid"]
📋 Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits per semester) and working toward first Bachelor's degree Source ↗
Rutgers Business School - Graduate Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by the Office of Graduate Admissions at Rutgers Business School for qualified applicants who meet the requirements and metrics of each scholarship fund. No separate application is needed. For the programs that offer scholarships, decisions are made either at the time of admission, or later, depending on the program.
Eligibility: Scholarships are offered by the Office of Graduate Admissions at Rutgers Business School for qualified applicants who meet the requirements and metrics of each scholarship fund. No separate application is needed.
How to apply: ["considered at time of admission (no separate application)"]
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Transfer PTK Scholarship (2 years)
Award
$16,000 total in-state
$16,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship is awarded to transfer applicants attending community college and are members of the college’s PTK Honor Society. There are 20 PTK scholarships awarded annually in the fall; a minimum of one PTK Scholarship will be awarded annually to an admitted transfer student from each of the following institutions ... PTK Scholarships are awarded for two years of undergraduate study for a total of $16,000. The annual amount is $8,000.
Eligibility: To be considered: * Transfer applicants must apply by February 1 for fall admission * Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents * Students must be enrolled full-time in a transfer program at a community college * Students must be a member of their community college’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society * Students must have earned an associate’s degree in arts or science by the time of enrollment and have a minimum grade point average of 3.8 for consideration * Students must enroll directly from the associate degree-granting community college, with no intervening enrollment at another institution
How to apply: ["apply by February 1 for fall admission", "must be member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society", "must have earned an associate's degree", "FAFSA recommended/on file"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗
Transfer (up to 2 years)
Award
$10,000 total in-state
$10,000 total out-of-state
**First-Year:** The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to admitted first-year students for four years of undergraduate study for a total of up to $20,000. The annual amount is up to $5,000. Awards are based on academic ability; an assessment of talents, experience, and potential; and a holistic review of how a student might contribute to a diverse educational environment.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, a student must be in one of the following categories: * U.S. Citizen or U.S. National * U.S. permanent resident who has an I-151, I-551, or I-551c (Alien Registration Receipt Card) * Recipients of New Jersey S2479 (the “Dream Act”) and/or Federal Deferred Action to Childhood Arrival (DACA)
How to apply: ["no separate application"]
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Other scholarships at Rutgers University-Newark (2)

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

Rutgers Business School - Undergraduate Scholarships (school-based)
Rutgers Business School Students will receive an email with available scholarships for the upcoming semester. To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete the scholarship application and have filed a current FAFSA.
Eligibility: To be considered for a scholarship, students must complete the scholarship application and have filed a current FAFSA.
How to apply: ["separate application", "FAFSA on file"]
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SASN (School of Arts & Sciences - Newark) Scholarships (school-based)
Students will be asked to apply for scholarships annually in early February for the next academic year. The scholarship application will close annually in late April. Considering most of the SASN scholarships are both need and merit-based, students are also encouraged to file and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well.
Eligibility: Considering most of the SASN scholarships are both need and merit-based, students are also encouraged to file and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well.
How to apply: ["separate application (SASN scholarship portal)", "FAFSA must be on file"]
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Common questions about Rutgers University-Newark scholarships

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

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

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

No full-ride award is published on the school's scholarship pages.

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

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

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

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