Community earmark scholarship program (cesp)

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded William Paterson University of New Jersey a $1,000,000 Project Grant through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The 3-year grant, awarded on June 1, 2023 and running through May 31, 2026, will support the university's Community Earmark Scholarship Program (CESP). The CESP provides scholarships, financial aid, and student support services to expand postsecondary opportunities at the Hispanic Serving Institution located in Wayne, NJ. In the past, William Paterson University has received federal grants to fund instructional programs, curriculum development, facilities construction, and research projects across disciplines including science, technology, humanities, and the arts. The university has also delivered sub-awards supporting biomedical research and training, STEM education, small business development, and health education projects in partnership with other institutions.