The Governor's School of New Jersey in Engineering & Technology at Rutgers University is an intensive residential summer program that brings together some of New Jersey's most talented and motivated high school students.
Free of grades and official credit, students spend part of the summer following their junior year studying on the campus of the Rutgers University School of Engineering at no cost to their families.
During the program, students will have the opportunity to collaborate on a novel research project which will be showcased in a conference-style final paper and presentation during a culminating research symposium. The program also includes workshops, site visits to local corporations, and activities with professors, professionals, and peers from throughout the state.
All students take four academic courses at the Governor’s School of New Jersey Program in Engineering & Technology and experience a small research and design project along with the opportunity to visit 2-3 local corporations to learn about future career prospects.
Location(s)
- Rutgers University School of Engineering, Piscataway, New Jersey
Schedule
- Four weeks in July
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be nominated through their high school. Schools can nominate one applicant for every 325 members of their junior class.
- The student must be a New Jersey resident and be a high school junior during the 2024-2025 school year.
- The student must have a very strong interest in engineering and technology and be committed to the acquisition of knowledge and the pursuit of opportunities in that field.
- The student must be willing to live on campus for the duration of the program. Saturdays and Sundays make up part of the program; there will be no weekend leaves of absence.
- The applicant must be one of the top students in his or her school. The student should have primarily “A” grades in honors math and science classes and outstanding scores on standardized achievement tests. Students who have demonstrated very strong abilities in engineering outside the classroom can also be strong candidates for the Governor’s School in spite of weaker standardized test scores. Competitive candidates often rank in the top 5% of their class and score above the 90th percentile on standardized tests. A student whose standardized test scores are below the 90th percentile but rank among the best in this/her school may still apply if he or she is otherwise qualified.
Deadline
- January 10th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- The guidance counselor, nominator, principal, or designated supervisor of the application process should fill out the Nomination Form for the student. After submission of the Nomination Form, the nominator should complete the Nominator Application and the nominated student should fill out the Student Application.
- The Student Application includes a transcript, a list of academic and extracurricular activities and accomplishments, standardized test scores, two essays, and three short response questions
Notifications of Decisions
- April 10th, 2025
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- Transcripts and standardized test scores must be provided no later than February 24th, 2025
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The Rutgers University School of Engineering, established in 1914, is the engineering school of New Jersey-based Rutgers University. The school offers a comprehensive array of academic programs in engineering that cover a wide spectrum of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, electrical, and biomedical engineering, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The school is recognized for its focus on practical education and research collaborations with industry partners, aimed at equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of engineering.
