Funding Amount

Varies from a few hundred dollars to several thousand

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AADC Scholarships

Overview: 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
  • How to Apply

    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
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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