Accessing Careers in Engineering & Science (ACES) Undergraduate Scholars Program

ACES Undergraduate Program

Committed to Expanding Excellence in STEM

For the boldest, brightest, and bravest minds. For STEM candidates capable of excellence. For those who pave their own way—for those who seek out challenges and thrive on beating the odds.

Stevens Institute of Technology’s Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science (ACES) program is ready to invest in you—because you are the future of STEM.

Our Mission

ACES Programs ensure that our candidates, campus community, and graduates remain:

  • Competitive and collaborative

  • Eclectic and connected

  • Imaginative and innovative

Most of all, we are committed to expanding access to STEM and pushing opportunity forward.

A Strong Foundation: Partner Schools

ACES works closely with 18 partner high schools, building a pipeline of talented students prepared for success:

Brooklyn Technical High School
Hackensack High School
Hillside High School
Hoboken High School
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Jose Marti STEM Academy
KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy
KIPP Newark Lab High School
Memorial High School
North Star Academy – Lincoln Park High School
North Star Academy – Washington Park High School
Passaic County Technical Institute
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
St. Benedict’s Preparatory School
Saint Dominic Academy
Science Park High School
Technology High School – Newark
Union City High School

Pathways Through ACES

For High School Students: Big Thinkers Start Here

Stevens collaborates with partner schools to identify students with strong potential in STEM. Through mentorship, academic enrichment, and hands-on experiences, ACES provides the tools needed to unlock student potential and prepare them for college success.

For Undergraduate Students: Preparing for Excellence

ACES Pre-College graduates and qualifying first-year students transition into the ACES College Scholars Program, part of the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP).

Students receive comprehensive, no-cost support, including:

  • Financial aid (full or partial tuition)

  • Academic tutoring and advising

  • On-campus housing support

  • Alumni mentorship

  • Summer research funding

  • Career development and job search guidance

  • Leadership and professional workshops

  • Study abroad support

  • Conference and enrichment opportunities

Nothing stands in the way of success in STEM.

For Community College Students: Expanding STEM Pathways

Through ACES partnerships, community college students gain access to academic support, professional development, and transfer pathways via the Stevens Transfer Student Success Initiative (STSSI)—ensuring a smooth transition into Stevens and continued success in STEM fields.

ACES By the Numbers

  • 10 undergraduate scholarships awarded each year

  • #12 Best Career Placement (The Princeton Review)

Inclusive Excellence

People of all identities are welcome to participate. Stevens is committed to a community free from discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status.

Get in Touch

Reach out to the ACES team for support, guidance, or more information:
📞 201-216-3610
📧 [email protected]