The PG&E Corporation Foundation has opened applications for its annual Better Together STEM Scholarship Program, which provides financial support to students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The program will distribute $350,000 in scholarships to up to 60 students this year. Awards are available in the amounts of $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500. The funding comes from PG&E shareholders rather than customers.
Since 2012, the scholarship program has provided a total of $7.8 million to students. The initiative is designed to help California students achieve their educational goals and contribute to fields critical for the state’s future workforce.
Samiksha Lingan, a data science major at University of California, Berkeley and a recipient of the 2025 scholarship, said: “The PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship represents a dedication to uplifting young people. It helps ensure we can realize our dreams and give back to those around us without being deterred by financial obstacles.”
Carla Peterman, President of PG&E Corporation and Executive Vice President of Customer & Corporate Affairs, commented: “We are thrilled to assist another group of amazing students this year. For more than a decade, we’ve helped support our next generation of leaders. We look forward to these new scientists, engineers and innovators powering California’s clean energy future. It’s an exciting time. We’re privileged to be able to help students pursue their academic dreams.”
The program has expanded in recent years. In 2023, a new $5,000 scholarship level was added to increase the number of recipients. In 2022, eligibility was extended to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement as well as participation and leadership in school or community activities. Consideration is also given for personal challenges and financial need. Students must be pursuing degrees in eligible STEM fields such as engineering, computer science/information systems, cybersecurity, environmental sciences, math or physics.
Applications for the Better Together STEM Scholarship are open until March 12, 2026; awards will be announced by August. More information is available on the program website.
Additionally, PG&E’s employee resource groups (ERGs) and engineering networking groups (ENGs) will provide over $300,000 in additional scholarships this year through coworker donations and fundraising efforts. Since 1989 these groups have distributed more than $6 million in scholarships.
The PG&E Corporation Foundation operates independently as a nonprofit organization sponsored by PG&E Corporation.
For further details see the original announcement.
