During the summer of 2026, students worked alongside state and national policymakers, monitored the health of our waterways, assisted veterans and others reentering civilian society and made a difference in many other ways through Scarlet Service.
Student Experiences
Every year through Rutgers Scarlet Service, undergraduates from all campuses gain hands-on experience addressing national issues while fostering self-discovery and meaningful interpersonal connections.
Stories
Amaya Solar interned for the federal nonprofit Smart Growth America, supporting research on housing, urban development, and zoning reform.
Trevyon Watson connected clients with everything from housing, food, showers and laundry facility to mental health services and case workers.
Morgan Dunkel wrote and designed flyers, coordinated clothing drives and worked Pride Month events for the statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.
Adam Halperin worked with middle- and high-school students, showing them how to champion the work of nonprofits that make a difference in their lives.
Quincy Wright was a professional exchange intern, working to connect global delegates with Philadelphia nonprofits and businesses to bolster the city’s international presence.
Videos
The Education Trust, a nonprofit aiming to improve equity in education from preschool through college, hosted three students with the Rutgers Scarlet Service in D.C. program, Rania Ragoub NCAS '27, Alice Merolli SAS '27 and Joey Reyes SAS '27.
Endurance Laryea worked with the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership to monitor the water health of the public access points from Piscataway to Perth Amboy.
Gaby Barona reflects on her summer interning at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
Andie Purks and Sofia Little share how living and interning in Washington, D.C. was a transformational experience.
Karyna Anderson spent her summer interning for Newark Emergency Services for Families, where she worked with individuals in need of housing and employment.
Freyja Quinn and Nadia Elieff discuss their paid internships with NASA and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.