Category: Scholarships

Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer School

Now accepting applications for summer 2020!

Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer School

Program location: University of Texas-Austin

The Nuclear Forensics Undergraduate Summer School (NFUSS) is a six-week course, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), designed to provide undergraduate students with comprehensive, experimental, hands-on training in topics essential to nuclear forensics. Through laboratory experiments and complementary lectures, students are introduced to the practice and technical aspects of nuclear forensic science. The NFUSS program will be held at the University of Texas-Austin and will also include a tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Eligibility

Candidates must:

·  Be at least 18 years old at time of application

·   Be a U.S. citizen

·   Be enrolled full-time as a degree-seeking student in a science, mathematics, or engineering program at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university

·    Have completed at least two years of college-level coursework

·    Have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Benefits

You will receive a $5,000 stipend, and the program will cover your tuition, fees, housing, meals, and travel reimbursement for the program at the University of Texas-Austin and for the field trip to Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

How to Apply

Submit your application here: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/ORNL-NTNFC-NFUSS-Summer2020

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by March 6, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Learn More

For additional information, please visit the NFUSS program website or contact NFUSS@orau.org.

MTSF Fall Scholarship Opportunities

MTSF is awarding two scholarship opportunities for the Spring 2020 Semester!

  • The Working Students Award is a $1000 scholarship presented to four full time students (12+ credit hours) who work an average of at least ten hours a week.  This scholarship is open to Undergraduate Students not graduating in May of 2020 and applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be considered for this award. 

The scholarship information and application can be found at the following link:
https://forms.gle/3cV6NQXibtq14Kfd6

  • The Students Helping Students Scholarship will provide one $2000, two $1000, and one $500 awards.  This scholarship is open to Undergraduate Students not graduating in May of 2020.  There is no minimum GPA requirement for this award! 

The scholarship information and application can be found at the following link:https://forms.gle/5tHqGqjtX6ghks7b7

If you have any questions, contact Adam Portmann at aportman@mtu.edu.

Department of Energy Scholarships – Application Deadline January 3, 2020

The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

 

Application Deadline: January 3, 2020 4:00 PM EST

 

Apply Now! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2020

 

Why should I apply?

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:

  • Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship period
  • Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
  • Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
  • Identification of career goals and opportunities
  • Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts

 

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
  • Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or have demonstrated interest or experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.

 

Location

Hosting sites are located across the United States and will vary based on internship assignment.

 

How to Apply

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2020

 

For more information: Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

 

Questions? doescholars@orise.orau.gov

 

DOE has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage this program.

Department of Energy Scholarship

*Now accepting applications for:*

Department of Energy DOE Scholars Program

*The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college
graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.*

*Why should I apply?*

Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:

* Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per
week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship
period
* Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
* Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in
DOE mission-relevant research areas
* Identification of career goals and opportunities
* Development of professional networks with leading scientists and
subject matter experts

*Eligibility*

* Be a U.S. citizenship
* Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an
accredited institution of higher education majoring in science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
* Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years
of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or
mathematics (STEM) discipline *or *have demonstrated interest or
experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.

*How to Apply*

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2020

**

*Application deadline*

January 3, 2020, 4:00 PM EST

*For more information*: Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

*Questions? *doescholars@orise.orau.gov <mailto:doescholars@orise.orau.gov>

Kendall College Wege Prize Applications Being Accepted

You want to do work they’re passionate about. Here’s an opportunity that speaks to the desire to rethink the way we produce and consume, to redesign the way economies work, and to build a better future. The Wege Prize is a global design competition that enables students to collaborate with others around the world and develop products, services, business models, or other solutions that can help us create a circular economy.
In addition to competing for $30,000 USD in total cash prizes to help move your ideas forward, students will expand their perspective and their professional network, hone their creative problem-solving skills, and learn directly from experts in the circular economy, sustainable development, design thinking, materials science, user experience design, biomimicry, and more.
Beginning August 26, Kendall College of Art and Design will be accepting accept team applications for Wege Prize 2020. Visit wegeprize.org for more information.
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