Announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program is now accepting applications for its next cohort!
This prestigious scholarship is designed for undergraduate students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields that align with EM’s research and operational needs.
Deadline: December 12, 2025 | 11:59 PM EST
Application Link: EM STARS Application
The EM STARS program provides undergraduate students at MSIs 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
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
- Be 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited MSI during the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Have completed at least two years toward an undergraduate degree and be graduating no earlier than Spring 2027.
- 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 .