South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, announced that its Employee Resource Group, the South Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE-SJC), has awarded $57,600 to high school seniors and current undergraduates interested in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or related fields.
The chapter awarded $41,600 in scholarship funds to 31 high school seniors planning to continue their education this fall. In addition, the AABE-SJC also awarded $16,000 in stipends to 16 current undergraduates, all of whom are previous scholarship winners.
“The South Jersey Chapter of AABE works tirelessly to provide students with opportunities that help advance their educational and professional aspirations,” said Lisa Cottman, president of AABE-SJC and senior talent program specialist at SJI.
The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensuring African Americans and other minorities have input into developing energy policy regulations, research & development technologies and environmental issues. The South Jersey Chapter of AABE comprises nearly 57 active members and focuses on scholarships, mentoring, educational awareness, community service and networking. It is open to all SJI employees.
The chapter’s 12th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing was held on May 21 at Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Egg Harbor Township.
