Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Programs
Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program (ISP) Internship Information
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 Process
Career Experience from On-the-Job Training
- 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
- Potential to save up to $150,000 for a four-year degree*
- Covers first-year tuition and fees at RCSJ (academic-related)
- Offers students meeting required scholarship criteria a third and fourth year at Rowan University
- 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
- 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
- Maintain full-time status each calendar 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
- Students selected for the Internship Program are not eligible for other Foundation Scholarships for tuition and fees.
- Upload an unofficial high school transcript and essay as part of your scholarship application for program consideration
- 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 a Rowan College professional workshop during the summer
Fulfill required internship hours with approved site-supervisor evaluation
RCSJ scholarship funds are awarded for a maximum of two years.
Internships for the following majors:
- Arts & Sciences
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Chemistry
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Engineering Science
- English
- Equine Science (Pre- Vet)
- Graphic Design
- Health Science
- History
- Math
- Nursing
- Pre-law
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
Other Internship Placements
- Animal Shelter
- Assessor’s Office
- Buildings and Grounds
- County Clerk’s Office
- Economic Development
- Emergency Response
- Health and Human Services
- Information Technology
- Office of Education
- Parks & Recreation
- Pitman Golf Course
- Prosecutor’s Office
- Public Works
- Rutgers Coop. Extension
- Social Services
- Treasurer’s Office
Gloucester County Affiliated Entities
- Gloucester County Improvement Authority (GCIA)
- Gloucester County Utilities Authority (GCUA)
- Gloucester County Education Network
- Gloucester County School District
- Center for Regional Education Support Services (CRESS/SSSD)
- Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT)
- Gloucester County Library System (GCLS)
- Township of Mantua
- Mantua Township Police Department
- Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc.
Education Unique to Each Student
This internship has been invaluable for gaining practical experience for my resume. Working with golf course staff has also offered a unique set of experiences and opportunities for growth, all aligned with my future career goal in the field of business.
Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program
Short student testimonial video about the Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program
Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program
Short student testimonial video about the Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program
For More Information
Contact
Amy Mulholland
Director
Gloucester County Intern Scholarship Program
856-494-5922
[email protected]