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💰 Rutgers University-Newark Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
8
In-State Awards
$10,000-$40,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$10,000-$40,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 3.8+
Official Scholarship Information
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✓ Automatic Scholarships (8)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

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.
First-Year (4 years)
Award
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.
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits
First-Year (up to 4 years)
Award
**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.
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits
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.
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.
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.
Transfer PTK Scholarship (2 years)
Award
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.
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits
Transfer (up to 2 years)
Award
**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.
📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 30 credits

📝 Other Scholarships (2)

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.
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.

💡 Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.