Since its founding in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology has been a leader in technological innovation, shaping the future of education and research.
With over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its three schools, Stevens fosters a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment where students and faculty collaborate closely.
This student-centered, entrepreneurial approach drives advancements in business, computing, engineering, the arts, and beyond—pushing the frontiers of science and leveraging technology to tackle global challenges.
Stevens consistently ranks among the nation’s top universities for career services, alumni salaries, and return on tuition investment, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for success.
About Nekotech Center of Excellence
The Nekotech Center of Excellence, co-founded in 1998 by Oscar and Grammy winner Sir Isaac Hayes and Her Excellency Rev. Dr. Princess Asie K. Ocansey of the Ocansey Royal Family of Ghana, is a world-renowned human capital development center.
With support from Hollywood icons like Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Tom Cruise, and Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson), Nekotech is dedicated to transforming the lives of African youth.
The center provides holistic training, empowering young Africans to become high-earning, responsible citizens who positively impact their nations and the world.
Since its inception, Nekotech has partnered with leading U.S. institutions including Stevens Institute of Technology, MIT, Harvard, Rutgers, and the University of Maryland.
These collaborations have supported higher education in technology, healthcare, business, and agriculture, resulting in significant contributions to society.
From 2019 to 2023, Nekotech’s U.S. Transfer2Transform pilot program helped students from Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Zambia pursue master’s degrees in STEM fields at top U.S. universities.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Nekotech launched a $25 million scholarship fund to sponsor 10,000 African students from 2024 to 2030.
Additionally, the center secured $1 billion in no-collateral educational investment loans from U.S. partners to cover tuition and living expenses, furthering its mission to transform African youth through education.
