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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

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  • 10-Week Summer Program

    Community-Academic Scholars Initiative
    For undergraduates from any discipline interested in addressing critical issues in the areas of health equity, brain health, and poverty or social inequality. 
    Deadline: February 1, 2020

  • 2013 Berkeley Edge Conference

    The 2013 Berkeley Edge conference will be held on October 24 - 26, 2013 at UC Berkeley.

    Application Deadline is September 8th.

    The annual Berkeley Edge Conference brings underrepresented students who are competitively eligible for our Ph.D. programs to the Berkeley campus.

    Please read more for further information.

  • 2013 Biophysics Summer Course

    Applications are still being accepted

    Session Dates:  May 14 - August 1, 2013

    An 11-week scholarship program hosted by the Universtiy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill introduces undergraduate minority students, disadvantaged students and students with disabilities to the field of biophysics.  The Course is designed to reflect a graduate-level research program. The program includes lectures, seminars, lab work, team-building activities, and field trips.  Read more for further information.

  • 2013 Civil Engineer Trainee Recruitment

    The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has launched their 2013 Civil Engineer Trainee (CET) Recruitment Season.

    If you would like to learn more about this position and the Illinois Department of Transportation, please visit the website www.dot.il.gov

     Read more for further information...

  • 2013 Competition for Travel Grants

    Deadline for submission is May 1, 2013!

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) at the University of Illinois is pleased to announce its spring 2013 competition for travel grants to subsidize the presentation of undergraduate research at professional conferences.

    Please read more for further information.

  • 2013 ITI Summer Research Internship

    Application Deadline:  March 24, 2013

    Session Dates:  June 3 - July 27, 2013

    Students who are women and/or members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
    The Information Trust Institute (ITI), a national leader in combining research and education with industrial outreach in trustworthy and secure information systems, invites undergraduates to apply for Undergraduate Research Internship awards for Summer 2013.  Please read more for further information.

  • 2013 NASA ASP Scholarship Application

     

     

    The 2013 NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Application is now open. The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program seeks to attract students interested in the field of aeronautics to work with NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) which is directed toward enhancing the state of aeronautics for the nation, transforming the nation's air transportation system, and developing the knowledge, tools, and technologies to support future air and space vehicles. The ARMD focus is on cutting-edge, fundamental research in traditional aeronautical disciplines, as well as emerging fields with promising application to aeronautics.

     

    Undergraduate Students

    $15,000 awarded for each school year, to be used for educational related expenses

    $10,000 Summer internship at a NASA Research Center

    Up to 2 years of support

    For more information or to start an application, please visit https://nasa.asee.org/.

    
    

  • 2013 Naval Research Internship Opportunities

    *Application Deadline is January 7, 2013, 5:30 PM (EST)*

    This 10-week internship with the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) will provide undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in research at a participating Navy laboratory.

    Stipend:  Sophomores - $5,385.; Juniors and Seniors - $8,075.; Graduate Students - $10,750.

     

  • 2013 Research Experience in Sustainable Biomaterials

    *Application Deadline is January 30, 2013*

    The National Science Foundation is offering undergraduates the opportunity to perform research and participate in educational programs in bioprocess engineering June 10 – August 2 in Blacksburg, VA.  Participants will also attend the 2013 American Chemical Society Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC.

    Stipend:  $4,000/summer + room and board

    Underrepresented minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

     

  • 2014-2015 Dads Association Scholarship

    Win one of six $2,000 scholarships! Deadline: November 7, 2014

  • 2014 Summer Research - NSF ASSIST Project

  • 2014 Undergrad Summer Research - Maryland Robotics Center

    2014 NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Maryland Robotics Center -- Research Opportunities in Miniature Robotics

    Miniature robots, defined as small robots with overall sizes between 1 mm and 100 mm have the potential to significantly enable or enhance capabilities in manufacturing, medicine, reconnaissance, exploration, food safety, and search and rescue. During this 10-week summer program, students will develop their research projects, attend tutorial seminars on miniature robotics, visit local government labs involved in miniature robotics research, attend professional and academic development seminars, and tour Maryland's top-notch facilities supporting robotics research including the UMd FabLab and Neutral Bouyancy Research Facility. The program culminates in student presentations on their summer research.

    Selected participants will receive a $5,000 stipend and funding is available for on-campus housing and travel support. Housing for local students (within commuting distance of the University of Maryland) is subject to funding constraints. Students must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. International students are NOT eligible for this program.

    More information about the program, including sample project descriptions, can be found at:

    http://robotics.umd.edu/2014_REU/
     

  • 2015 Bio Nanotechnology Summer Institute: July 27-August 7, 2015

    Network and train with experts in the field. Application deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2015

  • 2015 Engineering Summer Camp Counselor

    Become a GAMES/WYSE summer camp counselor. Apply today.

  • 2015 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

    Gain research experience through a summer internship. Deadline: 01/30/15

  • 2016 Summer Internship at UCSD

    Are you majoring in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geology? Consider a 10 week summer internship at the University of California, San Diego. Application deadline: February 26, 2016

  • 2016 Summer REU Site Program on Engineering Education Research

    Gain 10 weeks of research experience through the REU hosted by Utah State University. Application deadline: February 1, 2016

  • 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Abroad

    The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) sponsors a competitive Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship for undergraduate students at UIUC who will be conducting research abroad. This initiative provides students with funds designed to subsidize travel and housing costs associated with the research. Application Deadline: February 29, 2016

  • 2017-2018 HENAAC Scholarship Application

    Have you submitted your HENAAC scholarship application yet? Don't delay, submit TODAY! The Great Minds in STEM™ (GMiS) 2017 HENAAC Scholarship Application Portal is Now Open!

    DEADLINE11:59 PM PST, April 30, 2017

    Graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students, who intend to or are currently pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, are encouraged to apply for these merit-based scholarships. Students must have an overall minimum 3.0 GPA and must be of Hispanic descent or demonstrate strong leadership or service within the Hispanic community.

    Scholarship awards range from $500 - $10,000.

    Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the 29TH HENAAC Conference, from October 18 – 22, 2017, in Pasadena, CA. Great Minds in STEM subsidizes over $850 in registration, travel and housing for the Scholars to attend this conference, where they will meet their sponsors, be awarded their scholarship and formally recognized as new members of the GMiS Scholars Society.

    Types of scholarships:

    • Corporate/Government Sponsored Scholarships – These scholarships are made possible thanks to our dedicated scholarship sponsors from corporate America, federal agencies and affinity groups.

    Special Recognition Scholarships

    • Intel Scholarship – These highly-competitive $10,000 scholarships are awarded to qualified graduate students pursuing a computer science, IT or related software development degree. Recipients may also have the opportunity to receive a Letter of Intent from Intel. 

    • U.S. Navy STEM Scholarship - These highly-competitive $10,000 scholarships are awarded to qualified graduating high school seniors, who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and will be pursuing a STEM degree at a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). During their first semester in college, these scholars have the opportunity to apply for the Student Employment Program, which provides them a summer internship and continued funding through their undergraduate career, so long as the student maintains a competitive GPA.

    In Memoriam and Personal Scholarships - Great Minds in STEM awards some very special scholarships, which have been established in the loving memory of an endeared supporter of GMiS or have been established by long-time supporters and dear friends of GMiS.  Scholarships begin at $500.

    Please visit the GMiS website to learn more about the various types of scholarship

    Apply Now

  • 2017 AISES National Conference Webinar

    Join Us for a 2017 AISES National Conference Webinar

    presented by IBM

    “Building Your Personal Brand”

    Just in time for the 2017 AISES National Conference! Join IBM for the September 7th webinar designed to help you build your personal brand when meeting with potential colleges and employers.

    Who should attend this webinar?  High School Students, College Students, Early Professionals and AISES Members.

    Who are you? How do you share that with mentors, networks and potential employers? These are the core questions IBM professionals hope to help you answer in "Building Your Personal Brand," an interactive 45-minute webinar that will help you understand how to identify and share your "personal brand." 

    Presenters:    

    Laura Guio, Vice President of the Systems Services Center of Competency and Sales,IBM 

    Marshan J. Austin, People Engineer, IBM Leadership & Development 

    Peter Mostachetti, IBM Leadership & Development 

    Objectives:

    Understand what is a personal brand

    Reflect on what you need to understand about yourself to create a compelling your personal brand

    Begin to build your 30-second introduction; tell the story of who you are and what differentiates you

    Thursday, September 7, 2017

    11AM-12PM (EDT)

    Save Your Seat → http://www.aises.org/news/events/webinar-building-your-personal-brand

    We look forward to seeing you there!

     

    Can’t attend live? You should still register!  We’ll be sending out slides and the recording after the webinar to registrants. You don’t want to miss out on this information.

  • 2017 Call for Abstracts - GMiS Research Posters Competition

    Join us in Pasadena, CA, from October 18 – 22, 2017, to showcase your cutting edge and emerging research ideas, methods, and techniques to leading engineers and scientists in a premier national forum that recognizes technical talent and achievement. You may walk away with more than just bragging rights. Your research accomplishments may earn you a monetary prize in addition to national recognition.

    *Monetary prizes are based on competition sponsorship

    Eligibility:

    • Graduate & undergraduate students from an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico

    • Must be from an underrepresented ethnic/racial group in STEM (i.e. Hispanic, African American, or Native American)

    • Pursuing full-time studies in a science, technology, engineering, math or health-related field of study

    Requirements:

    • Must register for the HENAAC Conference

    • Must submit an entry form and abstract to posters@greatmindsinstem.org

    • Mandatory attendance at the Student Leadership Reception on Saturday evening, October 21st where winners will be announced

    Abstract Deadlines

    SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 (To be considered for a travel grant. Travel grant support is available on a competitive basis. Early-Bird Registration available.)

    SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 (No travel grant consideration.  Regular registration available.)

    Please direct your questions to: posters@greatmindsinstem.org

  • 2017 FOCUS Graduate School Recruitment Weekend

    Attention juniors and seniors - The Georgia Institute of Technology is hosting FOCUS – one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education. Application deadline: October 31, 2016

  • 2017 Introduction to Graduate Education at Northwestern Application Open

    The application for the 2017 Introduction to Graduate Education at Northwestern (IGEN) Application is still open. IGEN is a fully funded, two-day visit program for diverse students interested in STEM+ doctoral programs at Northwestern University. This year’s IGEN will be hosted on October 12-14, 2017

    The IGEN application deadline is July 7thWe hope that you will share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to apply. Eligibility requirements are outlined below:

    • Interest in STEM or quantitative doctoral degree (PhD) program
    • US Citizen/Permanent Resident/DACA Recipient
    • Rising Junior or Senior Cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
    • Prior research experience
    • Diverse students from HBCUs, HSIs, and Tribal Colleges are strongly encouraged to apply

    Program Highlights:

    • Fully funded, two-day visit toNorthwestern’s Chicago & Evanstoncampuses for STEM+ students
    • Meet faculty, staff, and studentsfrom our STEM/Quantitativegraduate programs
    • Gain insight into the life of a PhDstudent

    If you have any questions, please contact our office at tgsdiversity@northwestern.edu or visit the IGEN website. We look forward to partnering with your institution! 

  • 2017 MIT Amgen-Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

    Gain research experience as part of the summer 2017 MIT Amgen-UROP Scholars Program. Stipend, room, board and transportation to and from Boston are all covered. Students will live on-campus in one of the undergraduate residences. You will also participate in a faculty-led seminar series, workshops, poster session and a mid-summer symposium at UCLA (travel, room and board are covered). Learn more

  • 2017 SPIN Open House

    2017 SPIN Open House!

    October 25, 2017, 3-5 p.m. NCSA Atrium

    Are you an Illinois undergraduate looking for your next internship experience? The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is looking for highly motivated, creative students to work on hands-on research projects with guidance from NCSA staff and faculty affiliates. The center will offer a limited number of paid SPIN (Students Pushing INnovation) internships during the Summer 2018 session. The SPIN projects are open to students in any major and any year of study; international students can apply. Want to learn more? Come to our SPIN Open House! You’ll get to meet our NCSA staff and faculty affiliates and learn more about the different projects you could be a part of. Refreshments will be provided.

    For more info contact spin@illinois.edu or visit spin.ncsa.illinois.edu.

  • 2017 Stemposium

    Don’t Miss Out: Call for Performances for the 2017 STEMposium!

    The Engineering for Social Justice Scholars Program is hosting a public arts event called STEMposium, on Thursday, December 7th, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Illini Union Courtyard Café. This event will include a series of short performances such as spoken word poetry, stories, skits, monologues, dialogues, theatrical vignettes, songs, stand-up comedy, mini documentaries, etc. related to the following theme: intersections of STEM and issues of identity, power, education, ethics, engagement, and/or social justice. Our goal is to create a collection of performances that raise public awareness of issues related to STEM and social justice and to inspire others into action. We hope to help the audience understand alternative perspectives and experiences in new ways and to think critically about education and engineering for social justice.

     

    We are looking for individual students or student groups who care about social justice and would be interested in collaborating on this event. If you’re interested, please use the link below to submit an idea for a performance. To allow enough time for screening performances and planning the overall program, submissions are due NO LATER THAN November 15. If you are interested in participating, but need some help to brainstorm/workshop ideas or obtain feedback about your concept for a performance, please contact Valeri Werpetinski at werpetin@illinois.edu

  • 2017 Summer Internship at UCSD/Scripps Institution of Oceanography/Marine Physical Laboratory

    Applications will only be considered when submitted via https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program.

    Organization: UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory

    Call for Summer Interns

    Are you considering applying to grad school and interested in oceanography as a career path?  Contemplating a career in scientific research and development?

    The Marine Physical Laboratory, at UC San Diego’s world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to apply for the 2017 MPL Summer Internship Program. Undergraduate college students majoring in Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geology are encouraged to apply. This ten-week internship will offer qualified students the opportunity to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary.

    UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. 

    Qualifications

    Currently enrolled as 1st, 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate - and not in your senior year - at a college or university with a major applicable to research done at MPL

    * A U.S. citizen or permanent resident 

    * Considering a career in scientific research* Available to start at MPL in La Jolla, California, between June 1, 2017, and the first week in July

    * Available to work the duration of the internship, ten consecutive weeks from the start date, for 40 hours per week at a salary of $14/hr

    * Not a former MPL summer intern

    * OK with working a short distance from some of Southern California's best beaches and surf 

    HOW TO APPLY

    Visit https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program to complete the application online* Applications will be accepted online through 4 p.m. Pacific time on February 17, 2017* Decisions emailed to applicants by the end of April 2017

    CONTACT

    mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

  • 2017 Syracuse University LSAMP Summer Research Program

    The Syracuse University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Research Program is a paid summer research opportunity that provides undergraduate scholars with the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and staff as well as network with others in their field of interest. Student scholars have the opportunity to conduct and present research over a ten-week period under the direction of a faculty research mentor at Syracuse University.
    Through this program, scholars will gain theoretical knowledge and practical training in academic research and scientific experimentation. The SU LSAMP research program was developed to aid in the retention of traditionally underrepresented groups in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

    What are the benefits?
    - $3400 research stipend
    - Round-trip travel stipend of up to $150*
    - Free double occupancy room on the SU campus
    - State-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, computers, etc. Meals provided during group events

    *For students living outside of the Syracuse area

    Who is eligible?
    - Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander.
    - Applicants must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.80 or better
    - Have completed at least two semesters of college
    - Participants may NOT take courses during the summer program

    Research Areas
    Students may apply for research opportunities in any of the following NSF-classified STEM disciplines: Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geosciences, Life/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy 

    Application Deadline: February 17, 2017

    Notification of acceptance will be March 31st

    MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO

    Danielle Lemon
    dclemon@syr.edu
    Syracuse University LSAMP
    404 Sims Hall
    Syracuse, NY 13244

     

  • 2019-2020 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

    The deadline for phsase I of the HSF Scholarship is February 15! Create a MyHSF profile and start Phase 1 of the application today don’t let the opportunity to apply for an HSF scholarship pass you by! This phase should only take 30 minutes to an hour, to complete. No essays or recommendations are required for Phase I.

  • 2019 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship

    Exxon Mobil Corporation has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM fields for Hispanic college students. ExxonMobil is seeking to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science. There exists the possibility to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship. The 2019 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship Application will close April 12, 2019, @11:59 p.m

    If you have questions please contact Julian@hispanicheritage.org. Please use "ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship" in the subject line.

  • 2019 Launching Leaders Undergraduate Experience

    Are you passionate about technology?

    JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking diverse college students to be a part of their Launching Leaders Program, November 30, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York.

    During this program you will take part in developmental workshops and get a chance to learn about their recruiting process. Your participation could lead to an opportunity to interview for their Summer Analyst program in 2019 and awards up to $10,000.

    Submit your application by November 11, 2018

    For any questions contact:

    Jennifer Arnau | 347-854-1051 | jpmorganchase.com/techcareers

     

  • 2019 REACH Program

    The USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks minority students to apply to REACH 2019, an exciting graduate engineering preview program this spring at the University of Southern California.Through the REACH program, under-represented engineering achievers get firsthand exposure to research opportunities, world-class faculty, academic programs, student services and mentoring resources. Apply to the 2019 REACH program taking place Thursday, April 25th - Saturday, April 27th. Application deadline is February 22, 2019

  • 2019 Summer Internship at UC San Diego

    Are you considering applying to grad school? Contemplating a career in scientific research and development?

    The Marine Physical Laboratory, at UC San Diego’s world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is currently seeking diverse undergraduate students to apply for the 2019 MPL Summer Internship Program. This ten-week internship will offer qualified students the opportunity to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary. 

    1st year to 3rd year undergraduates are encouraged to apple. The deadline to submit your application is January 18, 2019 at 4 p.m Pacific time

    Click here to learn more about the different Research Topics

    For any questions conatct Eva Friedlander | mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

  • 2019 Summer Research- University of Tennessee-Knoxville

    The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program (SURE) is a strategic initiative of the college’s Office of Diversity Programs. The goal of this program is recruit students from broadening participation programs (LSAMP, McNair, etc.) to engage in research and prepare for graduate school. The program will take place at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and run from June 3, 2019 to July 26, 2019. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 1, 2019 

    If you have any questions, please contact, Travis Griffin, at travisg@utk.edu 

     

  • 2022 – 2023 Fall Scholarship Cycle Opportunities – National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

    Many scholarship applications are available through the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for Cycle 1 – Fall Cycle:

    https://www.nsbe.org/Collegiate/Education/Scholarships

    Review the full list with detailed criteria and apply if you are inclined.

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2023

  • 2022-2023 Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship

    Applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Kevin T. Early Memorial Scholarship, a poetry prize open to first-year undergraduates in all majors.  It awards $2000 to a student with freshman standing at UIUC for the 2022-2023 school year.

    The deadline for application is January 31, 2023. 

    For consideration, students must submit 5 poems via email to John Dudek, the Associate Director of Creative Writing in the Department of English (Jdudek4@illinois.edu).  The complete submission should not exceed 5 pages (So 1 poem to a page).  Submissions should be attached to the email as .docx (Word) files.

    The subject line of the email should read: “EARLY PRIZE SUBMISSION: Last name.”

    The body of the email should include the student's name, address, phone number, e-mail, UIN, and the titles of the poems.  The name should not appear on the entry file itself.

    If you have any questions, please email John Dudek at jdudek4@illinois.edu.

  • 2022 Data Analyst & Statistics Fellowships with NSF

    Application Deadline:  June 30, 2022 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering Fellowships in the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) Research Ambassadors Program in Alexandria, VA (Washington D.C. area).  Appointments may result in a virtual placement due to COVID-19 impacts. Fellowships are for one year and may be extended based upon project needs and funding availability for up to 5 years.

    Activities on assigned research or technical projects may include:

    • Interpreting data and analyzing results using appropriate methods, techniques, and visualizations
    • Practice identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing trends and patterns in complex data sets
    • Gaining knowledge of state-of-the-art statistical, analytical, and visualization methods and techniques through reading, meetings with federal and non-federal researchers and analysts, and participation in professional meetings

    Qualifications

    Opportunities with NCSES are open to students, recent graduates, and faculty as well as applicants with technical or research post-degree experience in a field related to the NCSES mission.

    To qualify for this opportunity you must:

    • Be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
    • Be currently pursuing or have received an Associate's degree, Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree, or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.

    U.S. citizenship is not required for participation in the program. However, depending on the research project, U.S. citizenship or permanent residence may be required. 

    You may apply at this link: 

    https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NSF-NCSES-2022-0003

  • 2022 Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

    Penn State is partnering with Project Drawdown to explore and enhance “the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming.” The Drawdown mission seeks to clarify a positive solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. By working with researchers from across the world, the team has already identified 100 of the most substantive solutions to address climate change.

    Program Details:

    • Program dates: June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022
    • Student stipend: $600/week
    • On-campus housing provided
    • Travel reimbursement up to $400

    Application Deadline: February 15, 2022

    • Open to undergraduate students in any major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming
    • Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State
    • Must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2022 or later
    • U.S. students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM, including women, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Questions? Contact Dr. Cindy Reed (chr10@psu.edu)

    Drawdown website: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx

  • 2023 [ATP-BIO-RECRUITING1] NSF Research Opportunity for Undergraduates

    The Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), an NSF Engineering Research Center, is excited to announce its 2023 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)!

    The ATP-Bio REU is a 10-week research internship targeting STEM students nationwide who have not participated in prior research.  Students will spend their summer doing exciting, cutting-edge research to help “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies.  ATP-Bio REU students will work at the University of Minnesota, Massachusetts General Hospital, the University of California-Berkeley, the University of California-Riverside, or Texas A&M University.

    Lodging and travel are provided, along with a stipend.

    For more information about the program: https://www.atp-bio-education.org/atp-bio-reu-program-2023.

    Apply online at https://www.nsfetap.org/award/9/opportunity/566.

    Application Window:  December 1, 2022 – February 10, 2023, 11:59 PM ET

  • 2023 Corporate Scholarships

    Some NACME Board Companies and Non-Board Companies are interested in students majoring in engineering and computer science to apply for scholarship funds and internship opportunities.  These scholarships are open to NACME Scholars and Non-NACME Scholars.

    Selected students will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship and internship with the sponsoring company.

    For students to be considered, they must apply on the scholarship link for each company located on the www.nacme.org/scholarships website. 

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 5, 2023

  • 2023 DOE Scholars Program – Accepting Applications

    Application deadline: January 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EST 

    The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission.

    As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex.

    Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at:

    https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2023-Gen

     

     

  • 2023 EERE Energy Storage Summer Internship Program

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Energy Storage Internship Program offers 10-week, hands-on, practical summer internships at U.S. National Laboratories. The program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and postgraduate students to conduct research related to the development of newer chemistries, battery designs, and manufacturing processes needed to usher in changes in energy storage.

    How to Apply - Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-EnergyStorage-2023

    Deadline - Applications and recommendations are due January 27, 2023, 5:00 PM EST.

    For more information - Contact us at AM.Internships@orise.orau.gov.

  • 2023 La Casa Cultural Latina Scholarship

    Application Deadline:  April 1st

    Who should apply? Current, full-time, undergraduate Latinx students at UIUC

    What is it? This scholarship is designed to provide aid to our current, full-time, undergraduate Latinx students who struggle to achieve their goal of graduating due to financial hardships (regardless of citizenship status). Academic merit, social engagement, and financial need will be considered for all scholarship applicants.

     

  • 2023 MERGE Campus Visit Program at the Grainger College of Engineering

    Each fall, the Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education Program (MERGE) invites a group of prospective students, which includes women, persons from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM, and people of all physical abilities, to connect with representatives and current graduate students from their programs of interest, learn about our application process, and explore graduate school funding.

    This year, MERGE will hold their virtual visit event on Friday, September 22.  They will also select a group of virtual event attendees for a sponsored visit to campus on October 26-27.

    Learn more about MERGE and apply by August 15, 2023 at this link:

    https://my.engr.illinois.edu/submit/login.asp


  • 2023 [NAMEPA] Penn State Drawdown Scholars Program

    Penn State is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars Program taking place this summer from May 31 – August 3, 2023 on the Penn State University Park Campus.  The application is open to undergraduate students in any Major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming

    Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State.  They must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2023 or later.

    The program has a student stipend of $525/week, on-campus housing is provided, and there is travel reimbursement up to $300 for those in need.

    Application Deadline:  January 20, 2023

    If you have any questions, contact Dr. Cindy Reed (chr10@psu.edu).

  • 2023 [NAMEPA] REU of the Laboratory for the Research for the Structure of Matter (LRSM)

    The LRSM, a National Science Foundation supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), will offer up to twenty Summer Research Fellowships to undergraduates from colleges and universities in the United States who are majoring in science or engineering.  Students spend 10 weeks working on individual research projects under the supervision of a faculty member on a current materials research project in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, biophysics, materials science or engineering.

    The program runs from May 30 – August 4, 2023 and will carry a stipend of $6000 (Those with school schedules that interfere should still apply and note their situation in the comments section of the application).

    Application Deadline:  February 01, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

    Contact Ashley Wallace, Assistant Director, Education & Outreach, at walla3@seas.upenn.edu for any application specific questions.

  • 2023 NV5 Global, Inc. Scholarship Opportunities – National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

    NV5, a leading provider of compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems, is providing 10 scholarships to be awarded in late winter/early spring 2023.

    Criteria

    GPA Requirement: 2.9 or higher

    Majors: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology

    Regions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

    Classification: Undergraduate Junior (3rd Year), Undergraduate Senior (4th Year), Graduate Student

    Residency Status: U. S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Non-US Resident 

    Number of Awards: 10

    Award Amount: $5,000

    Weblink to Scholarship: https://www.nsbe.org/Collegiate/Education/Scholarships

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 6, 2023 (11:59 EST)

  • 2023 ORISE Virtual Career Fair

    When:  November 2, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

    This virtual event will highlight ORISE-administered internship and fellowship programs for college students, recent graduates, and faculty at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Science Foundation (NSF).  The fair will include a live presentation on opportunities through ORISE, and program representatives will be available to connect with attendees in 1-on-1 chats throughout the event.

    Register here:

    https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/WQmVm?utm_medium=email&utm_source=star-listserv&utm_campaign=vcf110223

  • 2023 Summer Internship at UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory

    Applications are now being accepted for a ten-week summer internship opportunity in the Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, in La Jolla, California.

    The internship program is a great opportunity for motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary.

    More information can be found on UCSD’s website https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/, where applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 13, 2023.

    If you have any questions, please contact Eva Friedlander, the Summer Internship Coordinator at mpl-internship@ucsd.edu.

  • 2023 Technology Commercialization Internship Program

    Apply now for the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Internship Program.  Internships are for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, or business with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.

    • Virtual Internships hosted by U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory
    • Stipend:  $850 per week
    • Internships will be for 10-12 consecutive weeks beginning on or about June 1, 2023.  Alternate dates may be considered depending on your class schedules and facility schedules.
    • In-person closing ceremony at a national laboratory.  Travel arrangements and reimbursement will be provided.

    You can find full details about this opportunity and work on your application through Zintellect.

    Application Deadline:  February 15, 2023, 8:00 AM EST

    If you have questions, visit https://orise.orau.gov/ott-internships/ or contact the OTT-Internships Team at OTT-Internships@orise.orau.gov.