A free, year-long STEM program led by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey with the Governor's Office and state education agencies, open to New Jersey students in 10th through 12th grade and college. Scholars attend four Saturday conferences on government, academia, and industry plus a commencement, and they complete a year-long research or engineering design project tied to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Applicants are expected to have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Offered by Research & Development Council of New Jersey. Fellowship for high school students in New Jersey, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Research, Leadership, Policy
Info checked October 2026.
Applications open March 1, 2027.
Yes. Governor's STEM Scholars is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (New Jersey). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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