The Fox Scholars Mentorship Program at The College of New Jersey connects TCNJ students who are enthusiastic about public service and public policy to professional mentors and internships. The program prioritizes those who do not have access to policy career networks including first generation college students among others. All students receive a stipend between $1,000 and $2,500 depending on the program.
The Scholars Program is an initiative of the James P. Fox Memorial Fund, which was founded in 2017 to create a living legacy to honor New Jersey native Jamie Fox (October 30, 1954 – February 20, 2017), a lifelong public servant whose 40-year career generated many important policy achievements. In February 2018, the James P. Fox Memorial Fund announced the establishment of an academic mentoring program in partnership with The College of New Jersey. The initiative brings to life one of Jamie’s passions: mentoring young people and helping them understand what it takes to succeed in government service. The program’s goal is to provide students with real-life public-sector experience and advice through mentorship and networking opportunities, with the goal of facilitating knowledge of and access to public service employment opportunities.
- The Fox Scholars Mentorship Program matches students with politically savvy mentors, who introduce them to the public sector and provide career mentorship and networking opportunities. Our volunteer mentors include those from in federal, state, local government, and communications, lobbying, and political campaign agencies. Students receive a stipend.
- The Fox Scholars Matched Internship Program helps students secure internships in politics, government, or issues advocacy. The Fox program matches students with a public sector/public affairs paid internship.
- The Fox Scholars Prearranged Internship Program funds unpaid internships in politics, government, or issues advocacy. Students find and secure an internship and the Fox program provides funding.
Scholars are selected by The College of New Jersey’s Political Science Department in conjunction with The James P. Fox Memorial Fund. Contact Dr. Chartock with any questions.
Applications for spring and summer 2025 are due by December 9, 2024. Complete this form to apply.
2023 Fox Scholars
Congratulations to the 2023 Fox Scholars!
SHAH BANO
Political Science Major
JAMES CHIRIBOGA
Political Science Major
KELLY PEREZ
Public Health and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major
MADELINE BREEZE
Political Science Major
NIKKI FARBER
Political Science Major, Italian minor
2022 Fox Scholars
Congratulations to the 2022 Fox Scholars!
SHAH BANO
Political Science Major
Mentored by Justin Braz, Chief of Staff, Assistant Commissioner of Transportation Policy, New Jersey Department of Transportation
MADELINE BREEZE
Political Science Major, Public Policy Analysis and Management Minor
Mentored by Stephanie Albanese, River Crossing Strategy Group
JAMES CHIRIBOGA
BA/MA in Special Education/Elementary Education (Specialization: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
Mentored by Colleen Schulz-Eskow, Senior Director of Public Policy, New Jersey Children’s Foundation
NIKKI FARBER
Political Science Major, Italian Minor
Mentored by Sharon Shinkle Gardner, Chief of Staff, Office of Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson
KELLY PEREZ
Public Health Major, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor
mentored by Kevin Hagan, Princeton Public Affairs Group
2021 Fox Scholars
Congratulations to the 2021 Fox Scholars!
FRANK DAVIS
Political Science Major
Mentored by Stephanie Albanese, River Crossing Strategy Group
TATYANA GIBBS
Political Science Major
Mentored by Kay Elizabeth Li Causi, President & CEO Hoboken Strategy Group, Inc.
CHRISTIAN GLADISH
Economics Major, Law, Politics, and Philosophy Minor
mentored by Kevin Hagan, Princeton Public Affairs Group
EMANI WILSON
Political Science Major, Social Justice Minor
Mentored by Doug Hritz and Danielle Alpert, River Crossing Strategy Group
2020 Fox Scholars
Congratulations to the 2020 Fox Scholars!
KATHERINE DOBROW
Economics Major & History Minor
mentored by David Rousseau, former NJ State Treasurer & Current VP Association of Independent College & Universities
JADA GRISSON
African American Studies & Political Science Major
mentored by Kay Elizabeth Li Causi, President & CEO, Hoboken Strategy Group, Inc.
DAVID MCMILLAN
Philosophy Major, Economics Minor, & Classical Studies Minor
mentored by Kevin Hagan, Princeton Public Affairs Group
JOSHUA OH
Political Science Major & Deaf Studies Minor
mentored by Doug Hritz & Danielle Alpert, River Crossing Strategy Group
CHINTAL SHAH
Interdisciplinary Business, Economics Minor, & Italian Minor
mentored by Justin Braz, Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs for NJ Governor Phil Murphy