The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and supports environmental management research through STARS – the Success Through Academic and Research Scholarship. The scholarship supports operations in the following fields:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Deactivation & Decommissioning
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Soil & Groundwater
- Tank Waste
Why should I apply?
As a STARS Scholar, you will receive…
- Financial support for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree for up to two years.
- Two additional years for students choosing to pursue a Master’s degree.
- Paid summer internships under the guidance of an accomplished mentor at EM headquarter offices, field offices, and DOE national laboratories.
- Opportunities to engage with the EM community (e.g., EM field sites, contractors, stakeholders) and other STARS Scholars.
- Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment opportunities or postgraduate appointments, in addition to academic and career guidance.
What are the benefits?
- Tuition Allowance: $36,000/academic year(Amount is based on expected average cost. The tuition allowance may be higher based on the student’s actual tuition costs.)
- Stipend: $32,000/academic year
- Education Allowance: $5,000/scholarship year
- Summer Internship: 10-week (onsite) internship
- Stipend: $750/week
- Housing Allowance: Up to $700/week based on assigned location
- Local Transportation: $50/week
- Inbound/Outbound: $1,000 to be paid as a lump-sum with the first stipend payment (if relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)
Eligibility
For detailed eligibility requirements, review the opportunity announcement.
Application due date: December 13, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.
Recommendations due date: December 20, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.
Contact EM-MSIPP-STARS@orise.orau.gov for more info.
Attend the EM MSIPP STARS Informational Webinar on 10/15/24 at 11am PST to learn more and ask questions.