All applicants to Rutgers University–Camden are considered for merit scholarships. There is no separate application, but students who submit an undergraduate admissions application by the priority deadline will receive priority consideration for scholarships.

Merit Scholarship Types

New Jersey Residents

First-Year Students

Scholarship Participating Schools Award Per Year Total Award (Four Years)
Distinguished Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $7,000 $28,000
Outstanding Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $5,000 $20,000
Meritorious Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $4,000 $16,000
Honorable Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $2,500 $10,000
Academic Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $1,500 $6,000

Scholarship Terms & Conditions

Tuition & Fees

Transfer Students

Scholarship Participating Schools Award Per Year Total Award (Two Years)
Distinguished Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $5,000 $10,000
Outstanding Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $4,000 $8,000
Meritorious Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $3,000 $6,000
Honorable Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $2,500 $5,000
Academic Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $1,500 $3,000

Scholarship Terms & Conditions

Tuition & Fees

Out-of-State Students

First-Year Students

Scholarship Participating Schools Award Per Year Total Award (Two Years)
Distinguished Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $10,000 $40,000
Outstanding Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $8,000 $32,000
Meritorious Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $7,000 $28,000
Honorable Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $5,000 $20,000
Academic Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $3,000 $12,000

Scholarship Terms & Conditions

Tuition & Fees

Transfer Students

Scholarship Participating Schools Award Per Year Total Award (Two Years)
Distinguished Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $8,000 $16,000
Outstanding Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $6,000 $12,000
Meritorious Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Nursing $4,000 $8,000
Honorable Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $3,000 $6,000
Academic Achievement College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business $2,000 $4,000

Scholarship Terms & Conditions

Tuition & Fees