Why apply?

You will receive:

• Financial support for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree for up to two years, and 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.
• Academic and career guidance.
• Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment opportunities or postgraduate appointments. After the completion of the two-year scholarship plus internship program, EM expects students to commit, apply, and if selected, maintain employment with EM for a number of years equivalent to the years of their award. Alternatively, EM will provide opportunities to Scholars to receive a postgraduate appointment with EM.

Am I eligible?

You must meet the following criteria at the time of application:

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be 18 years of age by June 1, 2025.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited Minority Serving Institution (MSI) during the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Have completed two full years towards an undergraduate degree and planning to graduate no earlier than the end of the Spring 2026 semester/trimester.
• Be pursuing a STEM degree in a discipline that supports the Office of Environmental Management research and operations. EM has a wide array of critical needs that range from technical expertise and skilled trades to STEM research. Important areas of research include of soil & groundwater, deactivation & decommissioning, tank waste, robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Selections are made by the EM mentor after completion of an eligible application in Zintellect. More information is available on the Apply Now page.

Applications will be considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or covered veteran’s status.

What will I receive?

• 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
• Two Summer Internships: 10-week internships
  • Stipend: $750/week
  • Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location (If relocating more than 50 miles from the 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 the assigned location.)