A proud alumna of the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program, Kim has in turn devoted years to recruiting, providing access, and academic support to underrepresented populations as an advisor within the Rutgers College EOF program.Mario Tano supports the Rutgers Future Scholars and Enrollment Management teams, providing full coordination and administration of programs, projects, and financial/accounting budgets.Mario is the main contact for Spanish speaking families and Scholars.Mario earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management and Labor and Employment Relations from Rutgers-New Brunswick. He also serves as a liaison and mentor himself to area colleagues and undergraduates.Alejandra works to leverage educational opportunities for Camden youth. She is a native Spanish-speaker and serves as a liaison for any Spanish-speaking families.Tania earned her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a concentration in literature and culture from Rutgers University. As part of the strategic mission as director since 2008, Aramis develops and cultivates academic alliances with key school, university, community, government and corporate partnerships. In his September 2007 Annual Address to the University Community, Rutgers President Richard L. McCormick announced a bold initiative to expand opportunities for talented students from underrepresented communities.The Rutgers Future Scholars Program is designed to provide academically promising young students from the university’s home communities of Newark, Camden, Piscataway and New Brunswick with opportunities for educational growth, social development, personal enrichment and economic support. The cost per student during college is projected to total between $36,000 and $75,000, depending on available federal and state financial aid.The initial cost for the first group of eighth-graders is estimated at $650 to $800 per student for the summer program.The investment in this program makes good sense for both the university and New Jersey.
Register now and begin your future with the Honors College at Rutgers University–Camden. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to take a tour of our campus, including the Honors College building. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included in the program, as are transportation to campus, field trips and class materials.The New Brunswick program will include courses in writing, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, forensic science, filmmaking, photography, drama and dance.The Newark program will include computer applications, criminal justice/law, geosciences, nursing, psychology, urban poetry and music, visual and performing arts, marketing, and history and popular culture.Classes in Camden will focus on the fine and performing arts including music, set design, dance, photography and theater. In addition, students will be able to participate in science activities, a law class and recreational sports.In subsequent years, students also will be able to explore professional opportunities in such areas as law, health care, engineering, teaching or theater.Parents are expected to encourage their children’s participation. Her work with the program allows her to live out her mission to increase the representation, persistence and successful college matriculation of traditionally underrepresented students in higher education.Alejandra earned her Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies, Political Science and Spanish from Swarthmore College.
3) Be in good academic standing.
Lewis highlights a goal worthy of our best efforts: a goal Ashley Douglas is passionate about.Ashley is the Program Coordinator for Rutgers Future Scholars-Rahway.
Students apply in seventh grade and continue as Future Scholars from eighth grade through high school.The summer program, to be held on Rutgers’ Camden, Newark and New Brunswick campuses, will offer courses designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity and a passion for learning while also exposing students to potential career paths. Brian returned home to Camden, N.J. and began his professional career at his former high school. She launched her professional career as an Admissions Counselor for her alma mater where she was able to fashion, organize, and execute diversity initiatives.
As of Fall 2017, nearly 400 Scholars are studying at Rutgers on a full tuition-free Scholarship.