Joseph Abbas, a Doctoral Student, Has Received a Grant to Support Student Wellness
March 12, 2024
There is a level of prestige that comes with being awarded a grant from the chancellor of Rutgers–Camden. Yet, graduate student Joseph Abbas said the $8,000 award from Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis is not about Abbas's personal success; the recognition is more about his lifelong commitment to helping others.
A student in the Prevention Science Program, which focuses on international development, educational reform, health care, and more, Abbas has a history of recognizing where and when help will make a difference.
Progressing from a background as an orphan in Nigeria, Abbas, who is a first-generation student, attained a master of science in clinical psychology from the University of Jos. After working in customer service at the First Bank of Nigeria, he then began a career as a trauma specialist for various NGOs around Africa. For Abbas, an ability to do work that brings help and hope to others is what makes his award from Chancellor Tillis so special.