U.S. Department of Energy STARS Scholarship - Application Deadline

Interested in a fully-paid summer internship? Need more financial support for your undergraduate education?

The Success Through Academic Scholarship program (STARS) provides undergraduate students enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) up to two years of support for the pursuit of an undergraduate degree and two additional years for students choosing to pursue a Master’s degree. Internships aim to introduce Scholars to the missions, functions, operations, and culture of Environmental Management (EM). Additionally, internships will be held at the Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters, national laboratories, and field offices — allowing Scholars to gain relevant experience in their fields of study or expand knowledge in areas of interest. Upon graduation, Scholars 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.

EM seeks to continue engagement with students upon completion of the program, preferably as EM employees. Therefore, 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. Scholars may postpone completing this requirement if pursuing a Master’s degree upon completion of the undergraduate degree. During this time, Scholars may also participate in two summer internships at EM headquarters offices, field offices and DOE national laboratories.

What are the benefits?

• Tuition: $36,000/academic year (Amount is based on expected average cost. The tuition allowance may be higher based on student’s actual tuition costs).
• Stipend: $32,000/academic year
• Education Allowance: $5,000/scholarship year
• Summer Internship: 10-week internship
  • Stipend: $750/week
  • Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location
  • Local Transportation: $50/week
  • Inbound/Outbound: $1,000 to be paid as a lump-sum with the first stipend payment.

In total, the DOE EM STARS scholarship is worth about $162,000 in its entirety.

Want to apply? The application can be found at this link. The deadline of the application is on January 22nd, 2024, 6:00 AM AZ Time.

Questions? Please email the EM STARS Program Coordinator at EM-STARS@orise.orau.gov.