Study Abroad

The Center for African Studies received a generous donation from the Mad Rose Foundation, a charitable organization founded by Neal Rosenthal, founder of the Mad Rose Group and a proud Rutgers alum (Class of ’67). The purpose of the donation is to enhance undergraduate education in African Studies at Rutgers University through travel support for study abroad programs in Africa. The Center for African Studies has now joined together with Rutgers Global–Study Abroad to formally launch Access Africa, a new study abroad initiative that will provide significant financial support to undergraduate students who participate in a study abroad program in Africa. 

When Sharellis Sepulveda first enrolled at Rutgers University in Camden, she wasn't sure what she wanted to study. But as a first-generation student who had come to the United States with her family from the Dominican Republic when she was just 13 years old, she did know she was passionate about attending college.

Rutgers University is committed to removing any barriers that would keep students from participating in study abroad opportunities. Last year, Rutgers Global–Study Abroad launched the Passport to the World initiative, which seeks to increase the number of Rutgers University matriculated students with U.S. passports. Upon learning about the initiative and to help spread the word, Chancellor Antonio Tillis and Associate Dean of International Students and Global Programs Elizabeth Atkins from Rutgers University–Camden increased the number of awards for Camden students.  

Rutgers University has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will support the expenses associated with obtaining a passport for 25 Rutgers students. 

Join us on April 19th on Morrell Street next to the College Avenue Student Center for our Spring Study Abroad Fair. We’ll have more than 50 tables filled with information on all our study abroad, service learning, and internship opportunities, as well as food, giveaways, and prizes, like scholarships!