Community Scholars Program   

With the generous support of Truist, the very successful Community Scholars program returned for its fifth year in 2020.

Based on the previously successful Housing Scholars program model, we recruit individuals interested in the Community Development field and match them with our members throughout New Jersey. We recruit the best and brightest from colleges including Rutgers/Bloustein, Georgian Court, Lafayette, Monmouth and others for this summer program. Learn more in the program brochure here.

This paid internship provides scholars with critical skills including planning, communications, fiscal management, problem-solving, and time management while working within one of the following disciplines:

• Construction Management
• Public Policy and Advocacy
• Supportive and Special Needs Housing
• Client Support Programs
• Fund Development
• General or Project Finance
• Human Resources
• Project Planning 

The program does not require a specific major, and provides those involved with the opportunity to work with the best non-profit community developers in the state. By participating, interns will get firsthand experience with both non-profit developers and the inner workings of our state's government.