Rutgers Scarlet Service in NJ, NY, PA

• Stipends and Experience: Accepted students receive $5,000 for completing a minimum of 150-hour at a hands-on summer internship in public service where they make a difference, contribute to solutions to societal problems, view American life from a fresh perspective, and develop a better understanding of their responsibilities as citizens. Rutgers stipends are paid in two installments as long as students are making satisfactory progress towards internship goals.
  
  *Note: Students are responsible for applicable taxes.
• Knowledge and Scholarships: Accepted students participate in a concurrent virtual, asynchronous course designed to explore and engage with the topic of public service while building their career readiness and professionalism skills. Scarlet Service students also receive a scholarship to cover the expense of the 3-credit course.
• Networking and Events: Meet talented students from across Rutgers University who have a passion for making the world a better place. Accepted students will participate in multiple events and field trips at the beginning, middle, and end of the program where they will hear from guest speakers from the world of public service and build fellowship with one another. After their summer internship experience, students will share their stories and experience at a celebration event with the broader university community.

The application process is open to current Rutgers University sophomores and juniors from all schools*. Applicants must have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be in good standing with the university. Applicants must also have the ability to travel to an internship site in New Jersey, New York City, or Philadelphia region, and have a passion for community engagement and/or public service.

*Note: Students who participated in previous Rutgers Scarlet Service program cohorts are not eligible to reapply.

• Candidates will have to complete an application form, attach a resume and unofficial transcript, and respond to the essay prompts. The application form also asks for the names, titles, and contact information of two references, with at least one being an academic reference.
• Student applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and administrators. Student applicants are usually notified of their status in the program by the end of January.
• Internship placement will be facilitated by the program, but students are encouraged to begin the internship search process before selection to the program is made. Specific information about the placement process will be shared with applicants upon admission to the program

No. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from the internship site. No travel allowance will be provided in addition to the $5,000 stipend.

The internship course is a 3-credit, pass/no credit, virtual and asynchronous internship course that will require an estimated one (1) hour of coursework per week. This course is meant to ground students’ experience in their public service internships, providing them with the theoretical foundation and professional and civic skillset to thrive in their internship site and their communities. Through readings, reflections, and virtual discussions, students will explore and engage with the topics of public service and civic engagement while building their career readiness and professionalism.

Yes, international students eligible for Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) can apply to the program. This includes the fulfillment of at least one academic year in the United States.

Yes, undocumented students are welcome to apply. Rutgers Scarlet Service is open to all students regardless of immigration status. Please email rssi@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions or visit the following resources:

• New Brunswick Office of the Dean of Students
• Newark Office of Undocumented Student Services
• Camden Center for Advising and Academic Success