RFS Camden

Camden’s Staff

Kayla Rodriguez
krodriguez@camden.rutgers.edu

Asia Davis
amd447@futurescholars.rutgers.edu

Lisa Estevez
le143@camden.rutgers.edu 

Address

67 Penn Street

Camden, NJ 08102

DREAM, BELIEVE, SUCCEED.

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ABOUT CAMDEN FUTURE SCHOLARS

Our Program

Rutgers Future Scholars Camden is one of five campus programs across the Rutgers network. We are currently in our 15th year of helping local students attain a college education! 

RFS Camden is part of a Rutgers University initiative to ensure local students have access to higher education. We have 50 student cohorts in grades 8 – 12 that total 250 scholars from the Camden community. Participating scholars receive academic support, college access guidance, and scholarship aid.

Our team provides scholars with resources necessary to achieve educational success and to get involved within the greater community. 

Program Highlights: 

  • 50 students per cohort (grades 7 – 12)
  • Accepted students to RU earn tuition aid
  • Applications open to 7th graders Spring 2023
  • Summer Academy
  • Academic Programming

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MEET OUR TEAM

Our Camden staff is dedicated to ensuring personal growth of all scholars and providing opportunities for them to give back to the Camden community.

LISA ESTEVEZ
Mentoring and Community Partnerships Coordinator
le143@camden.rutgers.edu

KAYLA RODRIGUEZ
Senior Program Manager
P: 848-202-5300
krodriguez@futurescholars.rutgers.edu

ASIA DAVIS
College Access Coordinator
848-244-3657
amd447@futurescholars.rutgers.edu

COLLEGE PREP SUPPORT 

What makes this campus unique? 

  • Camden provides a close community environment amongst our team and scholars.
  • We offer a Mentorship Program to Scholars throughout the year
  • We offer a Family Academy & Parent Resources 
  • Fearless Futures Healing Circle

What does RFS Campus provide throughout the year? 

Academic Year:

  • Family Academy Workshops
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring & Academic Support Services
  • Scholar Social Events
  • College Tours & More

RFS Summer Programming: (July-August)

  • College prep courses
  • Writing services
  • SAT Prep
  • Art Electives & More!

 

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RUTGERS FUTURE SCHOLARS SUPERSTAR

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RUTGERS FUTURE SCHOLARS SUPERSTAR

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$9 MILLION AWARDED TO WSU TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

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