Outstanding Scholars Recruitment Program

The OSRP was initiated in FY1998 as a pilot project, aiming to increase the enrollment and retention of the State’s highest achieving secondary school graduates. Students who met the eligibility criteria and enroll as first-time freshmen at participating New Jersey institutions received annual scholarship awards of up to $7,500.

The program operates without underlying statute--authority is budgetary footnote language in the annual Appropriations Act and administrative guidelines developed as part of the contract with participating institutions.

Funding is only available for continuing seniors who are already receiving OSRP.

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