FW: Application Open for Scholars Program with the Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Environmental Management (EM)!
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Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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Subject: Application Open for Scholars Program with the Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Environmental Management (EM)!
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Good morning!
We are pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program is accepting applications for the next cohort! The scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that support EM research and operations.
The deadline is Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone (EST). Please help us spread the word by sharing this information with potential applicants. I've included the announcement for the scholarship below.
Thank you in advance for your support and please let us know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Lindsay
Lindsay Herrell
Education Project Manager, STEM Workforce Development
Department of Energy - Office of Environmental Management Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program
Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (DOE-EM MSIPP STARS)
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Department of Energy (DOE) - Office of Environmental Management (EM)
Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP)
Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS)
EM MSIPP STARS 2025
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https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-MSIPP-STARS-2025
Deadline: December 13, 2024 | 11:59 PM EST
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and supports EM research and operations in:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Deactivation & Decommissioning
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Soil & Groundwater
- Tank Waste
Why should I apply?
As a STARS Scholar, 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.
- Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment opportunities or postgraduate appointments, in addition to academic and career guidance.
What will I do?
EM MSIPP STARS provides support for you to pursue an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree depending upon program continuation, and the Office of Environmental Management (EM) seeks to continue engagement with students upon completion of the program, preferably as EM employees. Internship activities will introduce you to the missions, functions, operations, and culture of EM and the hosting site. You can choose the area you are most interested in for the summer! As part of your application, you will identify your top 3 research areas.
You will gain relevant experience in your field of study or expand your knowledge in areas of interest. Upon graduation, you will have a greater understanding of the EM mission and its science and technology needs and be highly prepared to apply and be selected for employment with EM.
What are the benefits?
- 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
- Summer Internship: 10-week (onsite) internship
- Stipend: $750/week
- Housing Allowance: Up to $700/week based on assigned location (if relocating more than 50 miles from 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 assigned location)
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
- 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 years towards an undergraduate degree and graduating no earlier than the end of the Spring 2026 semester/trimester. Students who have completed more than two years towards their undergraduate degree may be considered if they have completed an internship with the Office of Environmental Management since May 2023.
- Pursuing a STEM degree in a discipline that supports the Office of Environmental Management research and operations.
For detailed eligibility requirements, review the opportunity announcement linked below.
How to Apply
Details about the application and supporting materials can be found at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-MSIPP-STARS-2025.
Deadlines
Applications are due December 13, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.
Recommendations are due December 20, 2024, 11:59 PM EST.
For more information
Contact us at EM-MSIP...@orise.orau.gov.
The scholarship is a program funded by
the Office of Environmental Management.
DOE has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage this program.
