Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria as of Fall 2026.
New Jersey-Based Student
High school 10th–12th grader or a college/graduate student (sophomore through doctoral level) as of Fall 2026.
3.5 GPA or Higher
Passion for STEM
Program Overview
CONFERENCES
Scholars gain a comprehensive, 360° view of New Jersey’s STEM economy through four conferences exploring STEM in government, academia, and industry, culminating in a commencement ceremony.
These conferences are hosted at universities across the state. A full schedule, including locations, will be provided to those accepted into the 2026-2027 class of Scholars.
College Applicants
Undergraduate and graduate Scholars will serve as Team Leads, guiding their teams through project strategies, deadlines, and deliverables. Those who complete all program requirements will receive a $1,000 stipend. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research leadership experience beyond the classroom. Eligible team leads must be enrolled in college or graduate school in New Jersey at the sophomore, junior, senior, master’s, or doctoral level, as of Fall 2026
Guide a team of high school students through the research/engineering design project
Oversee team meetings, assign duties, track progress, manage time, and budget
Report to team members and program staff, assist with project deliverables, and help prepare the final presentation
Earn $1,000 stipend