Fred C. Rummel Foundation Endowed Scholarship

The Fred C. Rummel Endowed Scholarship was established in 2002 to support single mothers studying at Thomas Edison State University. The scholarship is funded through grants made by the Westfield, N.J., based Fred C. Rummel Foundation, which supports nonprofit healthcare, human service and education entities throughout New Jersey.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must meet the following:

• Academic Level: Undergraduate or Graduate
• Enrollment Status: Applicant or Enrolled
• Type of degree/certificate: Any undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate
• Other Criteria:
  • Applicant must be a single mother and validate as such in the essay submitted in the application and from information contained in the FAFSA.

For more information on determining whether you are eligible for this scholarship, contact the University Scholarship Committee at scholarship@tesu.edu.

Award Criteria: To be considered for an award, the student must meet the following:

• Meet all eligibility criteria described on the respective scholarship's webpage.
• Submit a completed Thomas Edison State University Scholarship Application during the application period.
• Essay demonstrating financial need, academic merit and professional aspirations.
• Have applied for federal and State (NJ residents only) financial aid through the FAFSA.
• Submit any required supplemental documentation before the end of the application period.
• Students enrolled with the University at the time of scholarship application must have:
  • Completed a minimum of 12 Thomas Edison State University credits, with at least six hours being from Online or Guided Study courses.
  • A minimum Thomas Edison State University GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
  • Successfully completed a minimum of 66 percent of courses attempted at Thomas Edison State University. Incompletes, withdrawals, and failed classes do not count as completed credits.

Supplemental Documentation Required: None