Awards, Scholarship, and Service

Women’s Empowerment Prize

The Women’s Empowerment Prize was established to recognize four (4) students with a $250 prize who have made tremendous contributions to the Rutgers University-New Brunswick community as well as their commitment to academics, leadership and service.

Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled at Rutgers University – New Brunswick either as a full or part-time undergraduate or graduate student.
• Have a cumulative GPA equal to or above 2.75.
• Demonstrate a balance of academic and co-curricular excellence within the Rutgers University community through involvement in student organizations, leadership and community service initiatives and programs.

* This Prize/these Awards are open to all who meet the applicable criteria, regardless of sex or gender identity.

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Past Women’s Empowerment Prize Recipients