Scholarships

PSEG-Supported Scholarship Programs

The Stevens Center for Sustainability with support from the PSEG Foundation, is expanding access to sustainability education, research, and workforce development opportunities for students at every stage of their academic journey. These programs create a pathway from pre-college exploration to advanced research and workforce development opportunities, connecting students with real-world sustainability challenges, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences. Through scholarships, research experiences, and career-focused programs, PSEG-supported initiatives help prepare the next generation of sustainability, environmental, and clean-energy leaders while advancing environmental justice and community resilience. 

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PSEG Pre-College Environmental Justice Scholarships 

Three female students in front of a laptop in a pre-college classroomThis program provides scholarship support for students participating in the Stevens ACES Pre-College Program. Through support from the PSEG Foundation, the Stevens Center for Sustainability has also developed a specialized Sustainability and Environmental Justice course for the Pre-College Summer Program. Through sustainability-focused coursework, hands-on activities, and applied projects, students explore topics such as environmental justice, community resilience, sustainability, and clean energy while gaining exposure to STEM and sustainability-related careers. These experiences help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world environmental challenges and expand access to sustainability education for students from underserved communities.

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PSEG Undergraduate Research Scholars for Environmental Justice 

Celebrating the 2025 PSEG Undergraduate Research Scholars for Environmental JusticeThis program provides seven undergraduate students each year with a paid, faculty-mentored summer research experience focused on sustainability and environmental justice. Scholars work closely with faculty on interdisciplinary projects spanning environmental and energy sustainability, social and community sustainability, and business and economic sustainability. Open to undergraduate students from all disciplines, living or studying within PSEG Service territory, the program offers hands-on research experience, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to solutions for pressing environmental and sustainability challenges. 

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PSEG Ph.D. Research Scholars for Environmental Justice 

A student researcher does careful research in a lab.The PSEG Ph.D. Research Scholars Program supports four doctoral students conducting innovative research related to sustainability, environmental challenges, energy systems, and issues affecting environmental justice communities. Scholars receive dedicated research support while working closely with faculty mentors affiliated with the Stevens Center for Sustainability. 

Research supported through this program contributes to advancing knowledge and developing solutions in areas such as environmental remediation, sustainable energy systems, climate resilience, environmental justice, and community sustainability. 

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