Scholarships
Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarships
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation and Rider University have established a fund to provide scholarships for mature second-career women. All Rider University women, age 25 or older, who have completed at least half of a baccalaureate degree program, are eligible to apply for partial tuition assistance. Applicants may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Application forms are available from CCS. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of clarity of career goals, financial need and academic record.
Maida Scholarship
Two scholarships are awarded annually to newly admitted CCS degree candidates. Students must have previously completed a minimum of 12 credits either at Rider or in transfer, with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA to be eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Scholarships, which are renewable for a maximum of three years in each class standing, are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic record. First consideration given to Mercer County residents.
Phyllis K. Snyder Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for CCS part-time mature female students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. CCS women, age 30 or older, raising a family while attending college and maintaining a 2.5 overall GPA are eligible to apply. The scholarship is based on financial need as well as merit. Applications are available at the CCS office.
Transfer Scholarships
Rider offers Transfer Scholarships of up to $5,000 each for matriculated students transferring to Rider with an A.A. degree and a 3.5 grade point average or better. The scholarship is renewed each year provided the student maintains full-time status with a grade point average of at least 2.5. Contact the office of student financial services for further information.
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Call, e-mail or visit any member of our staff at:
609-896-5033 / ccs@rider.edu / Bart Luedeke Center - Office 100.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm;
Evening Hours: Monday & Wednesday: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
