Stevens Center for Sustainability Scholarship Programs

The Stevens Center for Sustainability provides scholarship opportunities to students at every stage of their academic journey.

These scholarships encourage and support research that incorporates an environmental justice perspective into sustainable solutions, such as green infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

The scholarships are an investment in a shared vision for a sustainable future which promises to enrich the academic journey of our students and empower them to tackle the pressing environmental issues of our time.

Pre-College Programs

Three female students in front of a laptop in a pre-college classroomThe following scholarships and programs are available exclusively to students from Stevens ACES partner schools:

PSEG Pre-College Environmental Justice Scholarship

PSEG Pre-College Environmental Justice Scholarship Program offers up to 58 scholarships over three summers for students involved in the Stevens ACES Pre-College program.

ACES Pre-College Summer Program: Sustainability and Environmental Justice Course

The Stevens Center for Sustainability is developing a specialized sustainability and environmental justice course powered by PSEG for the Pre-College Summer Program.

To apply, visit the ACES program page.

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Undergraduate-Level Programs

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The following scholarships and programs are available to currently enrolled undergraduate students.

PSEG Undergraduate Research Scholars for Environmental Justice

A 10-week paid summer research program for currently enrolled undergraduate students.

This program allows seven undergraduate students to engage in meaningful research beginning in their sophomore year, working closely with faculty mentors on interdisciplinary projects with a focus on sustainability and environmental justice. Scholars will perform research with faculty members on projects in:

  • Environmental and energy sustainability (Planet)

  • Social and community sustainability (People)

  • Business and economic sustainability (Prosperity)

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Eligibility, Benefits and Deadline

  • Undergraduate students from all disciplines who will have completed their freshman year in a four-year or two-year college are eligible.

  • Students must be enrolled in a college or have a primary residence within the PSEG service territory. Check here for eligibility. Selected scholars must be able to visit the Stevens campus and participate in site visits, fieldwork, and lab work as required by the project or mentor. Availability for In-person/Remote work can be mentioned in the application form.

  • Submit a 500-word essay describing how your work benefits communities facing environmental justice issue. (According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, "New Jersey defines Environmental Justice Communities by three criteria: presence in a community of concern; the presence of disproportionate environmental and public health stressors; and the absence or lack of environmental and public health benefits.")

  • Scholars will work for 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, during the summer under the guidance of a college or university faculty member.

  • Scholars will receive a stipend for their summer research project.

  • The application deadline is March 31, 2025.

  • Please contact Dr. Vaishali Kushwaha, program coordinator, if you have any questions.

2024 ProjectsApply Here

Graduate-Level Programs

A student researcher does careful research in a lab.The following scholarships and programs are available to currently-enrolled doctoral students.

Check back for information on how to apply.

PSEG Ph.D. Research Scholars for Environmental Justice

Four doctoral scholarships are available for research that addresses sustainable environmental and energy challenges faced by communities with environmental justice issues.

Windmills in the ocean

Greener, Leaner, Cleaner — and Smarter

Stevens is advancing research and innovations in climate change, energy technologies, grid optimization, materials science, toxics reduction, sustainability planning and other fields — while also addressing environmental justice.