NJ S1297

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

Awards 10 scholarships annually at $12,500 each, with $125,000 appropriated annually to fund the program

Requires matching funds from the recipient's institution, effectively doubling each scholarship to $25,000 total per recipient

Establishes a three-member selection committee with expertise in plasma physics and fusion energy science to review applications and determine awards

Applicants must submit a written statement demonstrating ongoing commitment to the field and provide their institution's written commitment to match the scholarship