Rutgers Future Scholars

Rutgers Future Scholars is the leading college access program providing first-generation and low-income students with the life-changing opportunity and support to get TO and THROUGH college.

Our Impact by the Numbers

empowered first-gen students in the last 15 years

%

higher than national first-gen high school grad rate

%

accepted above the national college rate 

%

college enrollment rate at its peak

students selected from 5  NJ communities 

institutions have replicated the RFS model

About the Program

College-minded; life-ready

Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) is the leading college access program that provides promising first-generation and low-income students with mentoring, tutoring, academic enrichment services, social and cultural experiences as well as general guidance and support. Based in New Jersey, we serve each community where Rutgers, The State University, has a campus location.

 RFS Campus Programs

Discover how each campus offers tailored support, community engagement, and academic opportunities for our Scholars.

Our Champions

We appreciate the many donors and champions that support our program initiatives.

Partner Institutions that Have Replicated Our Model

Temple Future Scholars Builds on Rutgers Future Scholars Model

Temple University has launched its Temple Future Scholars program, a pioneering college...

Temple Future Scholars Builds on RFS Legacy in Philadelphia

Temple University has announced a major expansion in educational access for Philadelphia...

RFS Rahway Recognized by Local City Council

This is an article summary originally titled, Rahway’s Rutgers Future Scholars Explore...

Rutgers Expands Celebration for First-Generation Students

This is an article summary from Rutgers Launches New Weeklong Celebration of...

RFS Paves the Way for Local Students

15 Years of Empowering Local NJ Students & Communities A Summary of "Encouraging...

A Decade and a Half of Opportunity

How Rutgers Future Scholars Empowers New Jersey’s Youth Since its establishment in 2008,...

Young Scholars Find Their Voice at Rutgers Summer Institute

This is an article summary originally written by Tina Kelley for NJ Advance Media for...

RFS Celebrates 15 Years of Breaking Barriers as a National Model

For the past 15 years, Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) has made higher education more...

A Day in the Life of a Rutgers Future Scholars Superstar

Although Esmeralda Diaz-Calderon will graduate from Rutgers University–Camden in May...

Biology Student Earns NSF’s Highest Undergraduate Award

Rutgers University in Camden is proud to congratulate Teresa Osorio, a graduating senior...