The RCSJ Foundation and Scholarship Committee are currently working on a new scholarship application process. 2023-2024 Scholarship application opportunities are anticipated to be available starting in February 2023. Thank you for your patience while we work to enhance your scholarship experience.
The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners, in cooperation with Rowan College South Jersey, has established the Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program, an initiative created to provide qualified, first-year RCSJ students with a potential two-year tuition and fees award, along with field-specific work experience.
Application Processs
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Apply to Rowan College of South Jersey- Gloucester Campus
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Complete the Scholarship Application
Career Experience from On-the-Job Training
Internship Advantages
- Gain valuable work experience consistent with interests and abilities
- Provides one-on-one support and mentoring with a site-supervisor
- Applies knowledge and skills to practical career situations to explore career choices
- Develops confidence, professionalism, and networking skills
- Work closely with an RCSJ intern-scholar advisor for career training
No cost College Degree
Financial Benefits
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Potential to save up to $150,000 for a four-year degree*
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Covers first-year tuition and fees at RCSJ (academic-related)
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Offers students meeting required scholarship criteria a third and fourth year at Rowan University
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Provides students with an associate degree and bachelor’s degree, work experience in their field as well as the opportunity to graduate debt-free
*Tuition and fees based on NJ IPEDS 2017-18 for four-year public and private New Jersey Institutions
NO college debt
Student Eligibility
- Be a current high school senior ranked in the top 25 percent at the end of their junior year (or graduating with a 3.5 or greater GPA), who has completed a college preparatory program of study.
- Enroll for the fall semester at Rowan College in a full-time course of study immediately after graduating from high school
- Take a minimum of 30 credits each academic year
- Be a permanent Gloucester County, New Jersey resident (parents/guardians and students) pursuant to regulations established by the College at the time of high school graduation and upon college enrollment
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and a legal New Jersey resident for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to high school graduation
Program Prerequisites
- Submit an essay for consideration into the program
- Students will be notified if they are selected for the interview process prior to July 1
- Review and sign Student Internship Agreement (SIA)
- Enroll full time in a major or area of study relating to the field in which the internship applies
- Required to attend an
Rowan College professional workshop during the summer
- Available for the following internship hours: 5-hours per week, fall and spring semesters; 20-hours per week, summer
Scholarship Renewal
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Fulfill required internship hours with approved site-supervisor evaluation
- RCSJ scholarship funds awarded a maximum of two years
