The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy created Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) in 2009 to consolidate its university support under one program. NEUP funds nuclear energy research and equipment upgrades at U.S. colleges and universities, and provides student educational support.
Scholarship Details
- Trade School and Community College Scholarship provides $5,000 for students training as nuclear energy related technicians
- Four year College or University Undergraduate Scholarship provides $10,000 for students pursuing nuclear energy related degrees
- Awards intended to support tuition and additional academic year expenses
- Program is part of the University Nuclear Leadership Program
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student attending a two year or four year institution
- Applicant must be pursuing a nuclear energy related degree or technical training
- Applicants may apply even if their institution is not yet UNLP approved
- Institutions with selected students must become UNLP approved before funds are transferred
Application Process
- Create an account or log in at proposals.inl.gov
- Complete the scholarship application for the appropriate program
- Applications due January 16th at 5 p.m. ET
- Monitor communications regarding award decisions and institutional approval requirements
Students can apply without their institutions being UNLP-approved. However, institutions with students receiving awards will need to be UNLP-approved by NE prior to the transfer of award funds for students. This is done by the university/college through a separate Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0002265).
