Edelman Scholars

Beginning in Fall 2023, a newly redesigned version of the Edelman Scholars program will transform the lives of majors within the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. In addition to tuition and housing funding for four years, the program provides support services, community-building, and experiential learning opportunities to foster lifelong success and holistic wellbeing for Edelman CCCA students.

The Edelman Scholars program is distinct from virtually every scholarship program in the United States in that it also provides a significant monetary award to incentivize timely graduation and to position students for a successful launch into post-graduate life.

Starting in Fall 2023, students selected as Edelman Scholars will receive:

Substantial scholarship aid toward the full cost of attendance (tuition, books, fees, board/meals)
On-campus housing
Internship, work study, and community service opportunities
Professional development support
Participation in Edelman Scholars peer-mentoring program
Post-graduation Launch Funds

Eligibility and selection process

Available to incoming first-year students who have been accepted to Rowan University with a major in Edelman CCCA
Eligibility determined by financial need based on FAFSA and other data provided to the University
Eligible students will be invited to submit an application and brief essay
Finalists will be required to interview with the Edelman Scholars Selection Committee

Students will be invited to apply in March and awards will be announced by April 30th.

For more information

For more information contact:

Jennifer Tole, Ph.D
Associate Dean
Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
tole@rowan.edu
856-256-4371

Edelman Scholars Class of 2028

Rochelle Bremmer
Takoma Park, MD
Biomedical Art & Visualization

Jasmine Devine
Newark, DE
Studio Art

Max Hann
Mount Laurel, NJ
Radio, Television & Film and Advertising

Brielle Heffernan
National Park, NJ
Public Relations

Elizabeth Kelly
Medford, NJ
Communication Studies

Ataya Raya
Hamilton, NJ
Sports Communication & Media and Radio, Television & Film

Edelman Scholars Class of 2027

Sophia Ambrosino
Berwick, PA
Advertising

Christian DeSandre
Columbus, NJ
Radio, Television & Film

Ava DiFilippo
Williamstown, NJ
Radio, Television & Film

Jamie Georges
North Brunswick, NJ
Health & Science Communication

Josalynn Maree
Laurel Springs, NJ
Biomedical Art & Visualization

Martin Sotomayor
Egg Harbor Township , NJ
Sports Communication & Media

Inaugural Edelman Scholars

Thanks to the $10 million endowment by Ric and Jean Edelman for student scholarships, we are pleased to support the students below as our inaugural two classes of Edelman Scholars. These students were chosen based on the potential they demonstrate to contribute meaningfully to our college, and the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts is proud to support these students in their academic careers and professional development.