The availability of the scholarship programs described under this heading is announced during the academic year by the Office of the Associate Dean for Administration. Application instructions for these scholarships are also issued by the associate dean`s office.
Alumni Association Scholarships . Grants ranging from $500 to a maximum of $3,000 are awarded annually to second- and third-year students through a scholarship program supported by contributions from graduates during the law school annual fund drive. Students must have the FAFSA on file in the financial aid office.
Although there is no guarantee of renewal, current scholarship holders may apply for awards in subsequent years.
Selection decisions are made by a special committee that consists of law school graduates and a representative of the office of the law school dean. Two general criteria are applied in awarding grants: demonstrated financial need and law school performance.
The law school dean`s office announces each fall the availability of the alumni scholarships. Applications generally are accepted during the opening weeks of the term, and the scholarship committee decisions are announced before the conclusion of the fall term.
Arthur E. Armitage, Sr., Scholarship. The Class of 1930, the first group of students to complete the legal education program at Camden, endowed this scholarship in honor of Arthur E. Armitage, Sr., the founder of the South Jersey Law School that became a part of Rutgers University in 1950. At least one scholarship is awarded annually to a third-year student. The amount is consistent with the yearly interest accrued from the endowment.
Recipients are chosen by representatives of the law school dean`s office and the campus financial aid office, who apply two principal selection criteria: financial need, as demonstrated by filing the FAFSA, and academic merit.
Judge Francis J. Bloustein Scholarship. The income from a gift in honor of Judge Francis J. Bloustein, brother of the late Edward J. Bloustein, former university president, established this scholarship in 1971 to provide aid to needy law students.
Honorable Clarence E. Case Scholarship Fund. Established by friends and colleagues of Clarence E. Case, this fund designates Clarence E. Case Scholars at the law school as a memorial to the former chief justice of the Court of Errors and Appeals in New Jersey. Justice Case also was an associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court and an outstanding leader on the bench and at the bar.
Class of 1973 Scholarship. This endowed scholarship was made possible by contributions to the Twentieth Anniversary Gift Fund of the Class of 1973. Demonstrated financial need is the primary selection criterion for this award, with overall academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service being secondary considerations if required to choose among equally needy applicants. Award amounts are determined by available income from the endowment`s annual investment return. All candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Class of 1983 Scholarship. Funded by gifts from classmates celebrating their 10th graduation anniversary, this endowed scholarship is presented annually to an upper-class student who demonstrates a commitment to strong academic performance. Financial need is a secondary consideration for this award.
Class of 1986 Scholarship . This scholarship was established with an initial gift from Joseph E. Irenas, Esquire, to provide support for a student who demonstrates financial need and outstanding ability. Candidates must file a FAFSA with the Office of Financial Aid.
Russell N. Fairbanks Scholarship. Funded by alumni contributions to a special endowment, the Russell N. Fairbanks Scholarship commemorates its namesake`s 14 years (1967- 1981) of distinguished service as dean of the law school.
One or more grants are awarded each year, consistent with investment income generated by the endowment, to second- or third-year students who demonstrate outstanding academic talents, with financial need a secondary consideration. Recipients may receive the award a second time. Selection is made by the law school.
Scott Evan Flack Memorial Scholarship. This endowed scholarship was established by the Class of 1985 in conjunction with its 10th-year reunion gift fund. The award is presented to students who have financial need and who demonstrate a scholastic record that indicates high potential for contributing to the advancement of the intellectual climate at the law school. Candidates must have a FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
N. Thomas Foster Memorial Scholarship. These awards are from an endowed scholarship for the benefit of minority law students in memory of former Camden city attorney N. Thomas Foster, a 1976 graduate of the School of Law-Camden. Established by the Black Law Students Association, the scholarships are awarded to minority law students who have completed at least one term in good academic standing at the School of Law-Camden. Demonstrated financial need is the primary selection criterion, with overall academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service being secondary considerations, if needed. Candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Ann M. Harrahill Scholarship. Established to provide assistance to those women students in the law school who, after satisfactorily completing their first year, find it difficult to continue their studies unless they receive financial assistance. The primary selection criterion is financial need, although law school academic standing is considered in awarding this scholarship.
George S. Harris Scholarship. This endowed scholarship was established by the law alumni as a memorial to George S. Harris, who served as dean of the law school and its predecessor institutions for many years. It provides for the annual designation of a George S. Harris Scholar. Recipients are selected on the basis of both law school performance and financial need.
Michael H. Herson Scholarship. This scholarship is supported by annual gifts from Michael H. Herson, a 1990 graduate of the School of Law-Camden. It is designed to assist enrolled students who are experiencing financial difficulty in continuing their education. Candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Raymond J. Jubanyik Memorial Scholarship. Family and friends established this endowed scholarship to honor the memory of the late Raymond J. Jubanyik, Esquire, a member of the Class of 1934 in the South Jersey Law School, the proprietary institution that subsequently merged with Rutgers University and became Rutgers` School of Law- Camden. Mr. Jubanyik was a partner in the New Jersey law firm of Jubanyik, Varbalow, Tedesco & Shaw. The scholarships are awarded either to entering or enrolled students on the basis of financial need and overall academic record. Award amounts are determined by available income from the endowment`s annual investment return. Candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Honorable Thomas M. Madden Scholarship. This endowed fund was established by the law firm of Madden, Madden & Del Duca to honor the memory of the late Honorable Thomas M. Madden. Judge Madden was a graduate of the South Jersey Law School, the predecessor institution to Rutgers School of Law-Camden. Judge Madden was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1930, and served as judge (1945 to 1960), chief judge (1961 to 1968) and senior judge (1968 to 1976) of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or demonstrated financial need.
Judge Edward V. Martino Scholarship. Established by a bequest in the Last Will and Testament of Judge Edward V. Martino, this scholarship is designed to help meet the legal education expenses of a Camden County (N.J.) resident who has demonstrated both academic excellence and a need for financial assistance. The award generally is presented to an entering student, but also may be available for enrolled students. Award amounts are determined by available income from the endowment`s annual investment return. All candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid. Please note, however, that this award is not offered to entering students every year.
Chief Judge Helen W. Nies Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program is supported by annual gifts from Jane Hassey Licata, a 1984 graduate of Rutgers` School of Law-Camden. It is designed to support the education expenses of women law students with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing the field of intellectual property law. Judge Nies passed away in 1996 while serving in Senior Status on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In private practice, she was very active in the field of protection of intellectual property. Among the many positions she held during her long career, Judge Nies was a member of the board of directors of the United States Trademark Association.
Public Interest Law Scholarship. The Public Interest Law Scholarship program supports first- and second-year students in good academic standing who require financial assistance to undertake summer employment in those public interest law agencies that are unable to provide students a salary or that can provide only a low wage rate. Candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, applicants must submit a signed, original letter from an appropriate official at the public service agency offering employment for the summer in which assistance is sought, stating the specific terms of compensation. The program is supported by the annual contributions of School of Law-Camden students, faculty, and alumni.
Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez Scholarship. Families and friends established this endowed scholarship to honor the life and career of Judge Rodriguez. It is designed to support the legal education expenses of students who demonstrate commitment to academic achievement as well as to community involvement and public service.
Samuel Rubin Law Scholarship Fund. This fund was established in 1958 as an endowed scholarship for law students through the generosity of Mr. Samuel Rubin, a friend of the school. Awards are based on financial need.
Seltzer-Lempert Memorial Scholarship. This is an endowed scholarship made possible by a gift from Mrs. Sarah Seltzer (nee Lempert) to honor the memory of her late husband, Charles Zachary Seltzer, Esquire. Mr. Seltzer was a member of the Class of 1932 in the South Jersey Law School, the proprietary institution that subsequently merged with Rutgers University and became Rutgers` School of Law-Camden. The scholarships are awarded to entering or enrolled students on the basis of financial need and overall academic record. Award amounts are determined by available income from the endowment`s annual investment return. All candidates must have a current FAFSA on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Ernest A. Spinello, Jr., Memorial Scholarship. This merit-based award is given in honor of a 1986 Rutgers` School of Law-Camden graduate who died in 1992. To honor his memory, Ernest`s widow, Camille Spinello Andrews (School of Law-Camden Class of 1986) and her husband, United States Representative Robert E. Andrews, created this scholarship fund. Academic achievement and active participation in the community life of the law school are the primary selection criteria.
Deborah Mallay Stoffer Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1960 by a bequest from David Stoffer, late member of the faculty of law, in memory of his daughter. The scholarship is awarded to a qualified needy student.
