DOE Announces FY 2012 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients

Through the Integrated University Program, The Department of Energy is awarding $5 million for 39 undergraduate scholarships and 31 graduate fellowships to students in nuclear energy-related engineering and science programs at universities across the country. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $5,000 scholarship, while fellowship winners will receive $50,000 annually over the next three years. The graduate fellowships will also include $5,000 towards a summer internship at a National Laboratory to support U.S. students’ involvement in the Department’s applied research programs. The selected students will study a breadth of critical nuclear energy issues, from fuel cycle sustainability to reactor efficiency and design.

A list of schools with the number of scholarship and fellowship awards is available here.

Scholarships

There are no open solicitations at this time.

Scholarship recipients receive $5,000 toward the cost of their education. They are eligible to apply for the scholarship in subsequent years.

To be considered for a scholarship, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• At least a sophomore in college during the Fall 2012 semester
• Enrolled in a NEUP-accepted college or University
• Studying nuclear science or engineering or a related field

You must submit:

• A personal career statement explaining why you are interested in pursuing a career in nuclear science and engineering
• Three reference letters
• Copy of college transcripts (current college freshmen need to provide high school transcripts)
• ACT (code 6309) and SAT (code 5965) scores

Optional:

• A program eligibility essay describing how your program of study fits with the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy’s mission

Official transcripts and test scores can be mailed to the following address:

NEUP Integration Office
Attn: Jenna Payne
P.O. Box 1625
MS 3560
Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3560