NJIT Scholarship Opportunities for Students

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) offers a wide array of scholarship opportunities to support students in financing their education. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, athletic achievements, financial need, and other specific criteria. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various scholarship programs available to both undergraduate and graduate students at NJIT.

Merit-Based Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

NJIT automatically considers newly admitted, first-time, full-time freshmen for merit-based scholarships based on their academic records, including SAT/ACT scores and high school GPA. To be considered for need-based scholarships, students must also have a processed FAFSA on file for the academic year. Most merit-based scholarship programs require full-time enrollment and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship attracts students who may not have the opportunity to further their associate's degree in applied science in their own state. Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. There is no special application form required. Students must complete and submit an application for admission to NJIT, along with the non-refundable fee.

Frederick and Florence Bauder Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students with a particular ability in chemistry, mathematics, or physics, although all majors are eligible. Selected “Bauder Scholars” receive $2500 per year for four consecutive years (3 years for accelerated students, 5 years for architecture students).

National Merit Scholarship Award

This scholarship provides $1500 per year for four consecutive years (3 years for accelerated students, 5 years for architecture students). To be considered, students must be National Merit semi-finalists or finalists.

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STEM Academy Scholarship

Students from a magnet or specialized STEM high school are eligible for this scholarship, which provides $1500 per year for four consecutive years (3 years for accelerated students, 5 years for architecture students). Home-schooled students may also apply for this award.

First Generation and Upward Mobility Scholarship

This scholarship provides $2000 per year for four consecutive years (3 years for accelerated students, 5 years for architecture students).

Dean's Scholarship

The Dean's Scholarship is awarded based upon academic achievements. To remain eligible, students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and adhere to the University Code on Academic Integrity. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is also required. This is a four-year scholarship.

Athletics Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to qualified students who participate in NJIT's intercollegiate sports. Information about athletic scholarships can be obtained by contacting the NJIT Athletic Department at 973-596-5730.

Academic Department Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded by departmental scholarship committees to students with outstanding academic records. Eligibility varies according to the donor's wishes, and not all scholarships are renewable.

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Scholarship Renewal and Appeal Process

Most scholarships are renewable, but some are not. To continue receiving renewable scholarships, students must continue to meet the scholarship criteria as set forth in the scholarship agreement. NJIT monitors whether a scholarship can be renewed after the spring semester. If a student is no longer meeting the scholarship criteria, they are given notification and provided with scholarship appeal procedures. Students can only appeal once for a scholarship reinstatement. The scholarship appeal process is separate from the SAP appeal process.

ScholarshipUniverse: A Scholarship-Matching Tool

NJIT has invested in scholarship software called ScholarshipUniverse to assist students in finding external scholarships. This software allows students to precisely locate scholarships that meet their academic profile. Students with a UCID account can access the software to begin their search. Once students apply, they are taken to the external organization for further follow-up.

Uniform Awarding and Application of Payment Procedure

The process for awarding and applying funds to the student account follows a uniform procedure. External third-party contracts/awards may supersede this order since they may indicate a specific application of payment (e.g., tuition, fees). External scholarships without any indication from the external agency as to application of payment will be processed so that the combination of the external and other relevant grants and scholarships will not produce a credit but will be applied to pay tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and food, if applicable.

Other external prestigious awards, such as the Bauder, Goldwater, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Fulbright, and Cambridge awards, will have an award cap up to tuition, fees, housing, food, and an NJIT Bookstore credit up to $1,200.

Any scholarship with an unspecified purpose will be applied towards tuition, tuition-related fees, and on-campus housing and food minus other awards that already cover these charges. In general, the total amount a student is awarded cannot exceed the charges the award intended to pay.

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In some instances, when tuition-based grants (like TAG Grants) and NJIT tuition-based scholarships are part of the package, students are limited to receiving these awards up to the cost of tuition. While other NJIT merit scholarships (like Honors scholarship and Freshmen Highlander Scholarships) are restricted to tuition and fees, the combination of other tuition and fee-based awards cannot exceed the value of tuition and fees.

External scholarships from private organizations may also be restricted to specific expenses by the organization awarding it, and the Office of Student Financial Aid working in conjunction with the Bursar’s Office will apply the scholarships accordingly. This could reduce previously awarded funds. Depending on the type of award and the purpose for the external scholarship, institutional and donor-sponsored scholarships may be reduced to correct the excess.

For scholarship awarding purposes, on-campus housing constitutes on-campus dorms and the Greek Village as they are owned and/or operated by NJIT. All scholarship selections from academic departments must be completed no later than June 30 for the upcoming fiscal year. All donor-sponsored scholarships are expected to be renewed provided there is funding and prior recipients continue to meet the scholarship criteria as specified on the scholarship agreement.

Financial Support and Graduate Award Options

Various financial support and graduate award options are available to NJIT graduate students. Financial support comes from either NJIT internal funds or from external sources. Eligibility and selection criteria are summarized in the following table for both need-based and merit-based support. Graduate students who are registered for 9 credits are considered full-time. Students registered for less than nine credits but who are registered for 4.5 credits or more and do not meet the conditions for full-time certification are considered half-time.

Teaching and Research Assistantships

Close to 400 teaching and research assistantships, based on academic merit, are awarded to qualified full-time, graduate students. Prospective students seeking financial support should indicate their interest on the admissions application form. Prospective PhD students seeking financial support are urged to apply no later than December 15th for the fall semester of the following academic year, and October 15th for the spring semester of the current academic year.

Students seeking need-based support should contact the Student Financial Aid Services. Continuing students seeking merit-based financial support should contact their academic department. GRE or GMAT scores are required of all applicants to most of the doctoral programs, all applicants seeking special types of financial support, and all applicants whose most recent degree was awarded from an institution outside of the United States. Most of the master’s degree programs require them as well.

Stipends and Tuition Support

Competition for financial support is strong and only successful applicants are notified. Teaching and research assistantship offers may include full or partial tuition, a stipend, or both. Each year close to 400 teaching and research assistantships are available using internal and external funds.

Teaching assistants conduct recitation, grading, discussion, laboratory, or provide other types of course support under the supervision of faculty. Research assistants conduct research under the supervision of faculty. These duties of teaching and research assistants are considered part-time work equivalent to twenty hours per week. Non-academic departments also sometimes employ students as graduate assistants. A grader is appointed for part-time service and grades coursework under the direction and supervision of faculty. Graders are normally hired on an hourly basis.

While NJIT does allow multiple sources of support for individual students, there is an annual limit established each year for the maximum amount of support that an individual student may receive from all sources. The limit is established at a reasonably high and competitive level in comparison to reported maxima provided by a number of federal support programs. Students who are receiving support from outside NJIT must report this to their graduate program advisor, Graduate Studies Office, and Financial Aid Office to assure they are not exceeding NJIT limits. Total support that would be in excess of the NJIT limit may require an adjustment in the support provided by NJIT sources.

Depending on the availability of funds, students may receive stipend and tuition support in the summer. NJIT has two summer award periods, the first covering late May and June, the second covering July and most of August. The split of summer award periods is based on the combination of the semester-based academic calendar used at NJIT and the changeover to a new fiscal year on July 1.

External Funding for Graduate Students

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Research Council (NRC), among other funding agencies, support domestic graduate students based on qualifications. Application deadlines for these programs are one year in advance of anticipated study, usually in early fall. US citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for federal loans from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and for Federal Work-Study (FWS). To obtain a Federal Direct Loan, eligible applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Federal Student Aid Programs Processing Center. To be considered for FWS, eligible students must file the FAFSA no later than the February 15th priority deadline. The amount of graduate tuition remission a student receives is considered when determining eligibility for loans and work-study. Before loans are disbursed, students must sign a promissory note and complete entrance counseling at studentloans.gov.

Eligibility Criteria for Graduate Awards

NJIT awards are merit-based and are offered only to academically superior students who meet all selection requirements. Many things are considered in evaluating applications and nominations for NJIT awards. Students must normally take the GRE or GMAT and arrange to have official score reports sent to NJIT before they may become eligible to receive awards. Graduate students who have not already received awards or had not been offered an award on admission must attain a minimum GPA of 3.5 for first-time support from internal funds and 3.0 for first-time support from external funds. Any graduate or undergraduate course taken by a student in graduate studies at NJIT is counted in the GPA (as calculated by Student Financial Aid Services) for evaluating selection criteria, including courses that were repeated or excluded.

Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA each semester, as well as maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to keep receiving their awards. GPAs are checked at the beginning of each support period to verify that awards are warranted. The Office of Graduate Studies evaluates criteria for support from internal funds each year. The criteria reflect both average grade point performance levels and availability of funds. A student who has received support from NJIT funds for one degree cannot receive NJIT support for another degree of the same or lower level or type.

Need-based support programs administered by Student Financial Aid Services have different criteria for selection; contact Student Financial Aid Services for further information. A service-based award is one in which the student is required to perform a service in return for a stipend. Students not receiving the maximum award for their award category and degree status are required to work a prorated number of hours (less than 20) based on a comparison of their award to the stipend level allowed for that award.

Maintaining Full-Time Status and Reporting Requirements

Full-time registration in one of NJIT's graduate degree programs must be maintained at all times throughout the period of an award. Full-time status is accorded to those who complete at least 9 credits per semester, or to those who are certified by the Office of Graduate Studies as full-time students. No other work for compensation, whether on- or off-campus, may be undertaken during the period of the award unless approved by Graduate Studies. Students must report to their supervisor no later than the first day of each semester. Appointments are made for the period specified in the award offer.

Restrictions and Conditions

Students who change to a master's degree program from a doctoral program will have the current award canceled and no future awards will be permitted. Tuition support has no service condition associated with it. Students accepting this support must not leave the program for which the support is offered without the approval of the support sponsor and the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies. Approval will be granted only for sound academic or other compelling reasons. Departure to accept employment is not considered a valid reason.

NJIT reserves the right to cancel tuition remission awards when students do not meet requirements or violate the conditions of an award. NJIT also reserves the right to cancel tuition remission for ineligible courses or courses for which the grades of F, U, W, or I are received. Audited courses, courses outside the approved courses for the program, and excess courses not needed for program completion are ineligible for tuition remission.

Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA each semester, as well as maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to keep receiving their awards. A 3.0 GPA will also maintain awards that initially required higher GPAs to receive them. Any graduate or undergraduate course taken by a graduate student is counted in the GPA for evaluating maintenance of awards and even includes courses that were repeated or excluded.

Except for the specified period of the award offer, these criteria neither guarantee nor entitle students to receive continued financial support. Students whose transcripts show incomplete (I) grades in the semester before being selected or becoming eligible for an award must resolve them within the four weeks after grades are posted. Extension of the deadline to beyond the fourth week of the semester will be considered if the student and the instructor provide written justification. Otherwise, any award offer for that semester will be withdrawn and tuition remission canceled.

Student eligibility for awards is evaluated each semester. Student performance is evaluated at least once a year for renewal of award offers. However, each award may have unique eligibility, funding, duration, and renewal circumstances. Students are responsible for understanding and following the terms and conditions of the particular award offer made to them. The Office of Graduate Studies should be consulted to determine individual terms and conditions.

Students enrolled in master of science or masters of arts programs may not receive NJIT-funded, full or partial, assistantship or fellowship support for more than one academic year except in the cases listed below for B.S./M.S. nationals and permanent residents who are members of underrepresented groups. The academic year is defined as two semesters and one summer. Students enrolled in doctoral degree programs may not receive NJIT-funded, full or partial, assistantship or fellowship support for more than four academic years. Students enrolled in the Master of Architecture program may not receive NJIT-funded, full or partial assistantship or fellowship support for more than three academic years. Full-time master's students in a B.S./M.S. Doctoral students who fail their qualifying examinations may not receive further awards from NJIT funds until they pass. Master's students are eligible to receive awards for a maximum of four semesters and two summers from all sources. This does not apply to students in the Master of Architecture program.

Students who resign during a semester will not be eligible for tuition remission for that semester. The Internal Revenue Service requires that stipends and awards be taxed at the source, even if students are eligible for a tax refund. All students are exempt from Social Security taxes. Students should contact the Payroll Office for tax information and information about exemption from Social Security taxes. All students receive bills for tuition. Students who pay tuition bills in full and then receive tuition remission can expect to receive a refund after the expiration of the withdrawal period. Students receiving only partial tuition and fee awards are responsible for payment of the remaining tuition and fees and should pay these promptly. In particular, full-time students should ensure that they have continuous health insurance coverage by payment of appropriate fees. For full award recipients, awards should only cover tuition and eligible fees and will not exceed the cost of tuition and fees with some exceptions for students on certain fellowships. Students who fail to pay their bills by the due date specified by the Bursar will be assessed a late penalty fee. Awards do not cover tuition for courses that are not part of a student's degree program or courses not approved by their advisor.

Tuition remission is allowed for courses taken at other institutions in which there is a cross-registration agreement with NJIT. A flat rate exists for a range of credits representative of full-time registration. Any credits over that range will not be included in tuition remission awards.

Cooperative Education Program

Graduate students have the opportunity to work off-campus while studying full-time through the cooperative education program administered by the Office of Career Development Services (CDS). Policies on eligibility, application for participation, procedures, and required regular and co-op course registrations are defined in a detailed statement developed by CDS, the Graduate Studies Office (GSO), and the Office of Global Initiatives. CDS should be contacted by students interested in this option. Each year, a large number of international graduate students are involved in cooperative education under Curricular Practical Training.

External Scholarship Opportunities

NJIT encourages all students to seek additional outside scholarship opportunities to finance their education.

National Society of Professional Surveyors Foundation (NSPSF)

Each year, through the National Society of Professional Surveyors Foundation (NSPSF), over $30,000 in scholarships funded by a variety of individuals, companies, and organizations are made available to encourage and support college education in geospatial sciences. AAGS Student Membership ($1.00) is required if you apply for Category 2 - $2000 AAGS Graduate Fellowship Award or Category 3 - $2000 AAGS Joseph F.

The Land Conservancy of NJ Scholarship

The organization is proud to have one of the nation’s largest scholarship programs supporting environmental studies. The scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, and related fields, and who meet the below qualifications:

Applicant must be a New Jersey resident
Applicant must be full-time students with at least 45 undergraduate credits completed at a college or university (though not necessarily a New Jersey university)
Applicant must have an academic average equivalent to a 3.3 or higher

Harold B. and Dorothy A. Scholarships

Scholarships amount will vary, with the maximum awards being up to $8,000.

Qualifications Pertaining to Recipient(s):

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student for Spring 2026
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be graduating by Spring 2027
Must have no prior history of loan default
Must have no convictions, adjudicated complaints, or settlements involving felonious acts/violation of the rights of others.

The Aunt Betty Fund Scholarship

Application Form: The Aunt Betty Fund Scholarship - NJIT Deadline: December 30, 2025

William S Guttenberg '44 Endowed Scholarship

Purpose: To provide a $2500 scholarship to be used toward tuition, books, course materials, supplies, & equipment, fees and/or housing for each qualified student. The scholarship will be renewable for 4 years as long as the student meets the academic requirements of the scholarship.

Scholarship Criteria: NJ Students who are physically handicapped between the ages of 16-20 years old.

William S Guttenberg /44 Endowed Scholarship (Aid for Special Circumstances)

Scholarship Criteria: Student who lost a parent on the September 11, 2011 terrorist attack.

Levendusky Alumni Scholarship

AFCEA Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship and the Disabled War Veterans Scholarship

Military personnel through merit-based scholarships of varying amounts. These include the AFCEA Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans Scholarship and the Disabled War Veterans Scholarship. military veterans, including reservists and National Guardsmen; and disabled veterans.

Governor's Urban Scholarship

The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority awards this scholarship to high-achieving students who reside in high-need communities. You must be a New Jersey resident to be eligible.

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