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NJ S365

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a scholarship program administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers studying plasma physics and fusion energy science at New Jersey institutions

  • Awards 10 scholarships annually at $12,500 each, requiring a matching contribution from the recipient's institution of higher education

  • Requires applicants to submit a written commitment from their institution to match the scholarship and a statement demonstrating their commitment to plasma physics and fusion energy science

  • Creates a three-member selection committee appointed by the authority, with members chosen based on academic expertise in plasma physics and fusion energy science

  • Appropriates $125,000 annually to fund the program, effective starting with the 2023-2024 academic year

Legislative Description

Establishes scholarship program for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in field of fusion science.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction1/9/2024

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