Better Together STEM Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Pacific Gas and Electric Company

California’s future depends on students who think critically, solve problems, and keep asking “why.” PG&E’s scholarship program supports that future by helping students afford college — especially those pursuing STEM fields — so they can learn, innovate, and lead.

Quick overview
- In 2025 PG&E awarded nearly 150 scholarships, sponsored by STEM programs and employee resource/engineering groups.
- Awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000.
- The program includes the “PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarships,” aimed at students preparing for undergraduate study in STEM.

Important dates
- Application opens: Jan. 12, 2026
- Deadline: Mar. 12, 2026

Who should consider applying?
You’re a good candidate if you match the following categories:
- Academic status (any one of these):
- High school senior or recent graduate
- GED recipient
- Current college undergraduate
- Non-traditional student or veteran returning to school or pursuing an undergraduate degree for the first time
- Residency:
- You live in PG&E’s service territory, OR
- You are a dependent of someone who lives in PG&E’s service territory
- Academic plans:
- You plan to enroll as an undergraduate at a four-year college or university in California, or at a U.S. Historical Black College or University (HBCU)
- You are pursuing your first undergraduate degree
- Your intended major is in a STEM discipline, such as:
- Engineering (examples: electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental construction, power/energy)
- Computer Science / Information Systems
- Environmental and Biological Sciences
- Math, Statistics, Physics

A short checklist to get ready
- Note the opening and deadline dates and set reminders.
- Confirm your residency status relative to PG&E’s service territory.
- Be clear on your intended major and that you’ll be enrolling in a qualifying four-year school.
- Gather basic documents you’ll likely need (transcripts, proof of residency/dependent status, enrollment plans). Read the official application early so you’re not rushed.

If you’re planning a STEM path, this is a practical opportunity to help cover costs and focus on your studies. Read the full application details when it opens, and start preparing your materials now.