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DOE Announces FY 2012 Scholarship and 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 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.

Fellowship Information

There are no open solicitations at this time.

Fellowships are $50,000 a year over three years to help pay for graduate studies and research.

To be considered for a fellowship, you must be: 

You must submit:

  • A personal career statement explaining why you are interested in pursuing a career in nuclear science and engineering
  • A statement describing your previous research experience
  • An essay describing the research you are interested in conducting during your fellowship
  • Three reference letters
  • Copies of undergraduate and any graduate college transcripts
  • GRE general and subject test scores. NEUP’s designated institution code is 4470 (the GRE is strongly encouraged but not required if your graduate program did not require it).

Optional:

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

Scholarship Information

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

Mailing Address

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

Student Forms

NEUP Foreign Travel Request Form
NEUP FY2011 R&D Review Processes
2012 NEUP R&D Workscopes
IRP Budget Spreadsheet
IRC Budget Proposal spreadsheet example

Additional Information

NEUP Student FAQs
NEUP Approved Universities
NEUP Fellowship Information Packet
NEUP FY2011 R&D Review Processes