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FY 2023 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients

Through the University Nuclear Leadership Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear engineering degrees and other nuclear science and engineering programs relevant to nuclear energy. The awards include 59 scholarships at 4-year institutions, 1 scholarship at a 2-year institution, and 28 fellowships for students at U.S. colleges and universities. Through this program, undergraduates at 4-year institutions will receive a $10,000 and undergraduates at 2-year institutions will receive $5,000 to help cover education costs for the upcoming year, while the three-year graduate fellowship provides $52,000 each year to help pay for graduate studies and research. Fellowships also include $5,000 to fund an internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved research facility to strengthen the ties between students and DOE’s energy research programs. 

Since 2009, DOE has awarded close to 929 scholarships and fellowships totaling approximately $55 million to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees. 

A list of institutions with the number of scholarship and fellowship awards is available below.

FY 2022 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients

Through the University Nuclear Leadership Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $6.3 million in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear engineering degrees and other nuclear science and engineering programs relevant to nuclear energy. The awards include 91 scholarships at 4-year institutions, 1 scholarship at a 2-year institution, and 32 fellowships for students at U.S. colleges and universities. Through this program, undergraduates at 4-year institutions will receive $10,000 and undergraduates at 2-year institutions will receive $5,000 to help cover education costs for the upcoming year, while the three-year graduate fellowship provides $169,000 each year to help pay for graduate studies and research. Fellowships also include $7,000 to fund an internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved research facility to strengthen the ties between students and DOE’s energy research programs.

Since 2009, DOE has awarded more than 1,100 scholarships and fellowships to 79 universities in 32 states.

A list of institutions with the number of scholarship and fellowship awards is below. ​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​FY 2021 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients

Through the University Nuclear Leadership Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear engineering degrees and other nuclear science and engineering programs relevant to nuclear energy. The awards include 59 scholarships at 4-year institutions, 1 scholarship at a 2-year institution, and 28 fellowships for students at U.S. colleges and universities. Through this program, undergraduates at 4-year institutions will receive a $10,000 and undergraduates at 2-year institutions will receive $5,000 to help cover education costs for the upcoming year, while the three-year graduate fellowship provides $52,000 each year to help pay for graduate studies and research. Fellowships also include $5,000 to fund an internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved research facility to strengthen the ties between students and DOE’s energy research programs. 

Since 2009, DOE has awarded close to 929 scholarships and fellowships totaling approximately $55 million to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees. 

A list of institutions with the number of scholarship and fellowship awards is available below.

​​​​​​​​​FY 2020 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear engineering degrees and other nuclear science and engineering programs relevant to nuclear energy. The awards include 50 scholarships and 31 fellowships for students at U.S. colleges and universities. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $7,500 to help cover education costs for the upcoming year, while the three-year graduate fellowship provides $52,000 each year to help pay for graduate studies and research. Fellowships also include $5,000 to fund an internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved research facility to strengthen the ties between students and DOE’s energy research programs. 

Since 2009, DOE has awarded close to 850 scholarships and fellowships totaling approximately $50 million to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees. 

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

FY 2019 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million in undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear engineering degrees and other nuclear science and engineering programs relevant to nuclear energy. The awards include 42 scholarships and 34 fellowships for students at U.S. colleges and universities. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $7,500 to help cover education costs for the upcoming year, while the three-year graduate fellowship provides $52,000 each year to help pay for graduate studies and research. Fellowships also include $5,000 to fund an internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved research facility to strengthen the ties between students and DOE’s energy research programs. 

Since 2009, DOE has awarded close to 800 scholarships and fellowships totaling approximately $44 million to students pursuing nuclear energy-related degrees. 

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

FY 2018 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million for 45​ undergraduate scholarships and 33 graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear energy-related disciplines at universities across the country. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $7,500 scholarship, while fellowship winners will receive up to $50,000 annually over the next three years. The graduate fellowships will also include $5,000 toward a summer internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved facility to strengthen the ties between students and the Department’s nuclear energy research programs. The selected students will study a breadth of critical nuclear energy issues, from fuel cycle sustainability to reactor efficiency and design.

Since 2009, the Energy Department has awarded over $44 million to more than 700 students for nuclear energy-related scholarships and fellowships. 

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

FY 2017 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million for 58​ undergraduate scholarships and 31 graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear energy-related disciplines at universities across the country. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $7,500 scholarship, while fellowship winners will receive up to $50,000 annually over the next three years. The graduate fellowships will also include $5,000 toward a summer internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved facility to strengthen the ties between students and the Department’s nuclear energy research programs. The selected students will study a breadth of critical nuclear energy issues, from fuel cycle sustainability to reactor efficiency and design.

Since 2009, the Energy Department has awarded over $38 million to more than 700 students for nuclear energy-related scholarships and fellowships. 

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

FY 2016 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, the U.S. Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million for 57​ undergraduate scholarships and 33 graduate fellowships to students pursuing nuclear energy-related disciplines at universities across the country. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $7,500 scholarship, while fellowship winners will receive up to $50,000 annually over the next three years. The graduate fellowships will also include $5,000 toward a summer internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved facility to strengthen the ties between students and the Department’s nuclear energy research programs. The selected students will study a breadth of critical nuclear energy issues, from fuel cycle sustainability to reactor efficiency and design.

Since 2009, the Energy Department has awarded over $33 million to more than 600 students for nuclear energy-related scholarships and fellowships. 

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

FY 2015 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, The Department of Energy is awarding over $5 million for 59 undergraduate scholarships and 32 graduate fellowships to students in nuclear energy-related engineering and science programs at universities across the country. Through this program, undergraduates will receive a $7,500 scholarship, while fellowship winners will receive $50,000 annually over the next three years. The graduate fellowships will also include $5,000 toward a summer internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved facility to strengthen the ties between students and the Department’s nuclear energy 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 below.

FY 2014 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, The Department of Energy is awarding $5 million for 41 undergraduate scholarships and 33 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 toward a summer internship at a U.S. national laboratory or other approved facility to strengthen the ties between students and the Department’s nuclear energy 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 below.

FY 2013 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, The Department of Energy is awarding $5 million for 37 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 toward 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 below.

FY 2012 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

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 below.

FY 2010 Scholarship & Fellowship Recipients (Schools)

Through the Integrated University Program, The Department of Energy is awarding $5 million for 37 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 toward 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 below.

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