National Awards, Fellowships, and Funded Research!
Issue No. 07
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
OFFICE OF SCHOLAR DEVELOPMENT AND FELLOWSHIP ADVISING
All of the dedicated faculty and staff that you’ll meet at Rutgers University in Camden are committed to your success now and in the future. Fellowships and research awards are incredible ways to determine your professional and academic goals while helping you stand out. And that’s where the Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising (OSDFA) comes in!
OSDFA helps all Rutgers–Camden students (including alumni) identify and apply for national fellowships and other awards that fund everything from study abroad experiences to graduate education, with internships, research, and more in between.
The OSDFA team will walk you through the application process from start to finish; from finding the right award, navigating the application, offering feedback, through submission! There is an award to fit nearly every interest and goal. This year, four Scarlet Raptors were named semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant. This is just another way that Rutgers University in Camden is leading the way in hands-on, experiential learning.
Above all else, the Office of Scholar Advising and Fellowship Advising is invested in amplifying the voices of Rutgers–Camden students and alumni and helping them tell their stories for audiences near and far.
NEW STUDENT SURVEY
We want to know more about you and your goals! Be sure to complete the College Student Inventory form before the fall so we can best prepare to support your journey.
SUBMIT FINAL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
All students are required to submit final official transcripts. High school transcripts must list all final grades and graduation completion. College transcripts must include all final grades and degrees earned. It takes 4-6 weeks for transcripts to be processed and the student portal to be updated.
SUMMER TO-DO LIST
Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)
This is the last chance for students in on-campus programs to meet with academic advisor for course registration. Register now!
Parking Pass
Fall parking passes will be available for purchase soon!
Raptor Welcome
August 31st – All students in on-campus programs are invited to register for this can’t-miss tradition!
Convocation
September 12th – This formal ceremony for all incoming students led by Chancellor Tillis is sure to be a memorable occasion.
NEXT STEPS
Check your myRutgers portal for the most up-to-date list of next steps to complete your enrollment to Rutgers–Camden.
ONE STOP SHOP
Need to chat with Financial Aid or Student Accounting? Our One Stop Student Services Center is the place for you!
VACCINE INFO
Be sure to review your requirements for immunization records and updated policies surrounding vaccines.
POINTS OF SCARLET PRIDE
- This year, OSDFA hosted their inaugural “You Hit Submit” event. Students and their families celebrated their application submissions for awards and fellowships alongside Chancellor Tillis.
- College of Arts and Sciences alum Kaitlin McGee was named a Fulbright recipient for the ETA award to South Korea. The Fulbright US Student award provides opportunities for bachelor’s degree holders to participate in meaningful cultural exchange in more than 140 countries across the globe, engaging in academic research, graduate study, or serving as English Teaching Assistants.
- Last semester, three Rutgers–Camden undergraduate students were named Gilman Scholars. The Benjamin Gilman Scholarship, funded by the U.S. Department of State, enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad.
RAPTOR HIGHLIGHT
“I would suggest anyone considering applying to do so. Don’t let the fear of not being chosen hold you back. I’ve so often felt like I wasn’t enough and it stopped me from putting my best foot forward. Don’t let that fear stop you.”
Nate Mercado
Criminal Justice and Gender Studies major
Camden College of Arts and Sciences
Class of 2022
Missed our previous newsletters? Check them out on The Raptor’s Nest, our undergraduate student blog.
If you have any questions about your Rutgers–Camden application or enrollment, feel free to reach out to Admissions.
admissions@camden.rutgers.edu | 856-225-6104
Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
406 Penn Street
Camden, New Jersey 08102-1400