About the Program

A group of young people wearing STEM Ambassador shirts pose in a grassy area

Participants will:

Gain valuable skills from a year-round, multi-year STEM enrichment program.
Meet Rutgers scientists and engineers (professors, staff, and graduate students).
Participate in research projects, lab tours, workshops, and field trips.
Take part in leadership and personal development activities.
Lead STEM activities for other youth.
Experience Rutgers through virtual and in-person programs.
Connect with like-minded students from across the state.

The program is for college-bound youth entering 9th–10th grade in the fall of 2026,
from the urban communities of Atlantic, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union counties (youth from each of these counties will be selected to participate),
with a strong interest in STEM and college—GPA of “B” or better, top 25% of class,
interested in volunteering in their local community to assist 4‑H with STEM programs for other youth, in after-school, Saturday, or summer programs.