Sr. Program Manager: Dr. Shareyna James
Program Coordinator: Alexia Wargacki, MSW
Program Assistant: Najilah Muhammad, MSW
Address
502 George Street,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
School District
Rahway Public Schools
ABOUT RAHWAY FUTURE SCHOLARS
Our Program
Rutgers Future Scholars Rahway serves 15 students in each of our cohorts in grades 8-12 and provides opportunities for scholars to learn and explore their futures. We often pair our events and programming with the nearby main campus of New Brunswick and Piscataway programs.
Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) is part of a special Rutgers initiative to aid the growth of local students into higher education. We offer a range of resources and support programs to help these students reach their higher education goals. Rutgers University supports these scholars upon admittance to the University with tuition aid and scholarship support.
Program Highlights:
- 15 student cohorts in grades 8-12
- Program scholars accepted to Rutgers earn scholarships
- Applications are open to 7th graders January of each year
- Summer programming with eligible college credits in high school
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MEET OUR TEAM
Rutgers Future Scholars Rahway staff are composed of highly-skilled and compasionate educational professionals. Our goal is to aid in the personal growth of RFS scholars and offer them opportunities to have an impact in what they do.
Tania provides support in a wide range of fiscal functions as well as administrative support for the program at large.
DR. SHAREYNA JAMES
Sr. Program Manager
Rahway
shareyna.james@rutgers.edu
ALEXIA WARGACKI, MSW
Program Coordinator
Rahway
Tania provides support in a wide range of fiscal functions as well as administrative support for the program at large.
NAJILAH MUHAMMAD, MSW
Program Assistant
Rahway
nm735@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
What makes this RFS community unique?
- Strong partnerships with Rahway Public Schools, local community organizations, and industry leaders to support scholar success.
- Exclusive mentoring and career exploration opportunities through partners such as Merck, United Way of Greater Union County, YMCA, the City of Rahway, et. al.
- Year-round programming focused on college readiness, leadership development, identity exploration, and civic engagement.
- Opportunities to engage in meaningful community service and service-learning projects that strengthen connections to the Rahway community and beyond.
- College visits and campus experiences throughout New Jersey to help scholars explore postsecondary options.
- Access to SAT preparation, academic support, and individualized college advising throughout high school.
- A close-knit cohort model that fosters mentorship, belonging, and long-term relationships among scholars, families, and staff.
RFS Summer Programming: (annually)
- College Prep Courses
- SAT Prep
- Community Career Site Visits
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