DOE EM Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS)

EM STARS Scholarship Program
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Deadline: November 1, 2026 | 11:59 PM EST
Application Link: EM STARS Application
The EM STARS program provides undergraduate students at qualifying institutions with opportunities to engage in research and operations in critical STEM areas, including:
Advanced Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Deactivation & Decommissioning
Machine Learning
Robotics
Soil & Groundwater
Tank Waste
Why Should You Apply?
As a STARS Scholar, you’ll receive:
Financial Support: Tuition allowance of up to $36,000 per academic year (adjusted based on actual tuition costs) and a stipend of $32,000 per academic year.
Paid Summer Internships: 10-week internships with accomplished mentors at EM headquarters, field offices, or DOE national laboratories.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with the EM community, including field sites, contractors, stakeholders, and other STARS Scholars.
Career Development: Continued academic and career guidance, along with potential employment opportunities with EM after graduation.
What Will You Do?
The EM STARS program supports your academic journey, from undergraduate studies to a potential master’s degree. Summer internships will immerse you in EM’s mission, functions, and operations, giving you hands-on experience in your chosen research areas.
Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to contribute to EM’s mission and pursue career opportunities within DOE.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
Be 18 years of age by June 1, 2027.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a qualifying institution during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Have completed at least two years toward an undergraduate degree by the start of the internship and be graduating between May – December 2029.
Be pursuing a STEM degree that supports EM research and operations.
For detailed eligibility requirements, visit the opportunity announcement.
How to Apply
Complete application details and required materials can be found at the EM STARS Application.
Deadlines:
Applications: Due November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Recommendations: Due November 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Are you interested in learning more about the EM STARS program and application process?
Information Sessions:
Friday, September 4 from 12-1:15pm ET: Register here
Friday, October 9 from 12-1:15pm ET: Register here
Application Workshops:
Friday, September 25 from 12-1:30pm ET: Register here
Friday, October 23 from 12-1:30pm ET: Register here

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