About Scarlet Service
Rutgers Scarlet Service offers students a unique opportunity to address critical societal challenges, gain fresh perspectives on American life, and deepen their understanding of civic responsibility.
Goals and Benefits
- Rutgers Scarlet Service provides financial support to participating undergraduates across all campuses, enabling them to undertake impactful internship opportunities at public service-oriented nonprofits and government offices.
- Academic research demonstrates that meaningful, hands-on student experiences, such as internships, directly contribute to higher graduation rates, increased student satisfaction, and greater long-term career success.
- As a leading institution of higher education, Rutgers has a vital imperative to improve the human condition and address our society’s most complex challenges. We empower our students through life-changing educational experiences, equipping them to make a positive impact on the world.
Powered by the Rutgers Democracy Lab
Democracy isn't a spectator sport — it’s something you practice.
The Rutgers Democracy Lab creates opportunities for students to build civic skills, talk across differences, and work together to solve real-world problems. We collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to combine research on youth civic engagement, technology, and democracy with innovative programs that help students turn ideas into action.
Helping Students Achieve Career Success
The Rutgers–New Brunswick Office of Career Exploration and Success is dedicated to helping students bridge the gap between their academic experiences and professional paths. We offer career-related advising, specialized resources, and comprehensive programs designed to help individuals discover their interests, values, and skills; explore diverse careers and majors; build professional experience through internships and experiential opportunities; and successfully pursue their post-graduate goals.
Campus Partners
Rutgers Scarlet Service collaborates with campus partners across the university to provide students with high-impact professional experiences, including:
- Rutgers Democracy Lab
- Department of Government Relations
- Rutgers Foundation
- Rutgers–New Brunswick Office of Career Exploration and Success
- Rutgers–Camden Career Advancement Center
- Rutgers–Newark Office of Career Resources and Exploration
- Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
- Eagleton Institute of Politics
- Rutgers Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
- School of Public Affairs and Administration
- Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs
