Additional Scholarships & Grants

Students at RCSJ can access additional scholarships through university and industry partnerships, helping support career pathways while reducing the cost of tuition.

Wilmington University's Presidential Scholarship for Rowan College of South Jersey is available to make your educational goals even more affordable. The scholarship will be awarded to two students, and it covers all tuition and fees during a recipient's two years at Wilmington University, which reduces the tuition cost of a bachelor's degree by as much as $26,000.*

Applicants for this scholarship will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  • Completion of an associate degree at Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) by the May 2026 Commencement
  • Demonstration of financial need
  • Demonstration of leadership abilities and participation in community service events

The students must graduate from RCSJ-Cumberland or RCSJ-Gloucester with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their RCSJ-Cumberland or RCSJ-Gloucester coursework.

Submit your scholarship application by March 27, 2026, to Dr. Douglas Scappa, Wilmington University's Brandywine Campus Director, at [email protected].

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by Wilmington University and Rowan College of South Jersey representatives. The two scholarship recipients will be selected and notified by April 13, 2026.

In your email, please include:

  • Name
  • Student email
  • Resume
  • An unofficial transcript
  • Your intended program of study at Wilmington University
  • A list of any activities and clubs you participated in, achievements you accomplished, and/or honors you received during your time at RCSJ
  • A brief narrative explaining why the committee should select you to be the recipient of this scholarship

*The scholarship does not cover the cost of books.

The Life Happens Scholarship at Rowan College of South Jersey supports students facing unexpected financial hardships that may impact their ability to continue their education. Whether dealing with personal, medical, transportation, housing, or family-related challenges, the scholarship provides timely assistance to help students stay focused on achieving their academic and career goals at RCSJ. Life Happens is a need-based grant available and active at all times. For more information or to apply, visit  https://rcsj.awardspring.com/.

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners, in cooperation with RCSJ, established the Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program, an initiative providing qualified, first-year RCSJ students with a potential two-year tuition and fees award, along with field-specific work experience.
Gloucester County Internship Scholarship

In cooperation with the Rowan College South Jersey Foundation at Gloucester, the College has established the Presidential Start Smart Scholarship, an initiative created to provide qualified first-year students with a $1,000 tuition award.

The "Presidential Start Smart Scholarship" was designed for students ranked directly under the top 15 percent of their graduating class. It provides qualified first-year students with a $1,000 award when enrolled in a full-time course of study.

For more information contact [email protected]

OceanFirst Foundation has a proud and long-standing commitment to expanding access to higher education. For the past sixteen years, our scholarship funding has helped students remove financial barriers and pursue their academic goals. Through the OceanFirst Scholarship Program, more than $4.5 million in scholarships has been awarded to over 3,100 students, strengthening pathways to degree completion and long-term economic mobility.

OceanFirst Bank Scholarship

Cumberland County students are encouraged to visit the Cumberland County Education Foundation (CCEF) website and apply for additional scholarships.