AADC Scholarships

The Associate Alumnae of Douglass College offers significant scholarship support to incoming and returning Douglass Residential College students through the generosity of generations of alumnae.

Geographic Scope: Douglass Residential College students (part of Rutgers University, New Jersey)

Eligibility:

• Must be a Douglass Residential College student
• Awards based on varying criteria: some merit-based, some need-based, some on both, some with other donor-specified criteria

Award Amounts: Scholarship awards vary from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. Recipients report that every award amount helps toward achieving their educational goals.

Application Timeline:

• 2025/26 academic year applications are no longer available
• Summer 2026 Study and Study Abroad scholarships are closed
• Fall 2026 scholarships will open soon
• Scholars are advised to apply as soon as possible to be considered for multiple scholarships
• Awards are made on an ongoing basis until all available funds are distributed
• Applicants are notified by email within 2-3 weeks of applying

Contact Information:

• Associate Alumnae of Douglass College
• 181 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
• 732-246-1600
• Website: douglassalumnae.org

Application Process

Application Time Commitment:

• Approximately 30-60 minutes to complete

Application Format:

• Online form

Application Components:

• Multiple choice answers and dropdown selections
• Co-curricular and service involvement section
• Personal statement (space to share unique background and goals)
• Questions adapted to individual circumstances

Tips:

• Apply as soon as possible to be considered for multiple scholarships
• Select answers that most closely match your situation
• More than one answer can be selected in some cases
• Honestly share your unique background and goals in personal statement sections
• There are no right or wrong answers

Award Notification:

• Applicants notified by email within 2-3 weeks of applying
• Asked to accept scholarship and provide information for term bill application

FAQ Notes:

• Scholarship awards vary based on individual donor criteria
• Worth applying even if you think you may not qualify, as there are multiple criteria types