Hey college students at Minority Serving Institutions! Are you looking for a program that supports your education, gives you hands-on experience, and sets you up for an amazing career? Check out the EM STARS program!
This isn't just any scholarship; it's a launchpad! EM STARS provides up to two years of financial support while you work toward your undergraduate degree - and if you decide to pursue a master’s degree, we’ll support you for up to two more years. While you're studying, you'll get hands-on experience through awesome internships with our Environmental Management (EM) team at one of our sites. You'll get to see how we tackle big challenges, learn what we do, and gain real-world skills that connect directly to your studies.
Why should I apply?
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
• Academic and career guidance
• Continued engagement with EM after graduation through employment opportunities or postgraduate appointments
Financial Support
• 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
o Stipend: $750/week
o Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location)
o Local Transportation: $50/week
o 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.
Application Deadline
12/12/2025 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Information Session:
• Friday, November 7 from 12-1pm ET (register here)
Application Workshops:
• Thursday, November 13 from 2-3pm ET (register here)
• Friday, December 5 from 2-3pm ET (register here)
Questions
Please email the EM STARS team at EM_STARS@orise.orau.gov or visit our website at: https://orise.orau.gov/em-stars/