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American Nuclear Society Scholarships

Eligibility

Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are open to ANS student members enrolled in a course of study relating to a degree in nuclear science or nuclear engineering at an accredited university in the United States (or its territories).

ANS members from established international student sections are also eligible to apply for ANS undergraduate scholarships (Sophomore, Junior and Senior only).

Incoming freshmen scholarships are open to graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled full-time in college courses pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with an interest in working in nuclear science and technology. Recipients of the Incoming Freshman scholarships are required to join ANS prior to the distribution of funds.

All applications, except those for incoming freshmen, must be sponsored by an academic/faculty advisor (preferably from an ANS Student Section or Alpha Nu Sigma Chapter).

AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

  • U.S. citizen currently enrolled and attending a four-year accredited college or university in the United States as a sophomores or junior at the time of application. Freshman and senior level students are ineligible to apply. You cannot apply the year you are graduating.
  • Enrolled part time or full time in an eligible undergraduate degree program.
  • Have an overall 3.0 GPA.
  •  Candidates must be majoring in the following C4I-related fields related to the mission of AFCEA:
    • astronomy, biometry/biometrics, computer engineering, computer forensics science, computer programming, computer science, computer systems, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, geospatial science, industrial engineering, information science, information technology, information resource management, intelligence, mathematics, mechanical engineering, network engineering, network security, operations, research, physics, robotics engineering, robotics technology, statistics, strategic intelligence and telecommunications engineering.
  •  Served in Overseas Contigency Operations (from 2003 to present) – provide DD214 or Certificate of Service. Paperwork must verify deployment. Remove SSN.

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Merit-based scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to:
  • Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services
  • Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel) who deployed abroad in support of one of the Overseas Contingency Operations (Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Operation New Dawn; Operation Inherent Resolve; Operation Freedom’s Sentinel).
  • Recipients must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program part time or full time in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States (see eligibility section paragraph 4 for list of acceptable STEM majors).
  • Distance learning or online programs affiliated with a major U.S. institution are eligible.
  • Scholarship awards are subject to availability of funding. Scholarship awards are restricted to tuition and course-related expenses, such as fees, books, supplies and equipment that are required for the courses at the university.

Advanced Navigation Grant

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program
  • Studying engineering

More Details

Applicants will be asked to provide the following

  • Contact Information
  • Motivation letter
  • Your thoughts on an autonomous future

Fluke Corporation Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Female students who are
    • Mechanical Engineering students with an emphasis on manufacturing OR
    • Mechanical Engineering and who are engaged in leadership activities through clubs or other extracurricular activities

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  • This scholarship is renewable as long as the above criteria are continually met.
  • Complete a WSU General Scholarship Application on or before January 31st of each year.

Trueinsight STEM and Engineering Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Scholarship is to be used for a STEM or Engineering related degree
  • Open to High School Seniors or existing college/university students
  • Student must be attending a US based university or institution

More Details

Applicants must submit a 750-1000 word essay on the following topic:

With the use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) technology, what previous scientific ideas which seemed out of reach will become realized in the future?

Scholarships are awarded twice per year.

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • US Citizen
  • Demonstrated Financial Need
  • High School Senior with a GPA of 2.5 or above  OR
  • A freshman or sophomore undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.5 or above
  • Current of planned 4-year degree enrollment in the following majors:
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Physics
  • Current or planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university.
  • Interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, (internship not required and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship).

Additional Information

Candidates must submit:
  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
  • Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information section of the application.
  • As part of your application, one online recommendation must be completed on your behalf no later than April 10, 2024 3:00 pm Central Time. Lockheed Martin employees may not provide recommendations on behalf of the applicant.

PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship

Eligibility

  • You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States;
  • At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) in a college or university in the United States;
  • Your field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.

How to Apply:

  • Send an email to scholarship@pixelplex.io with “PixelPlex Scholarship Award: Your Name” in the subject field.
  • In your submission email, write a short paragraph or two about yourself and why you chose the topic.
  • Attach your essay as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to the email. The length of the essay should be a minimum of 1200 words (there is no maximum word limit) and include an introduction and conclusion. The essay should be original text and not published anywhere.
  • the essay topics can be found below:
    • Blockchain
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Internet of Things
    • Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

CNCMachines.com Manufacturing Scholarship

Eligibility

  • This award is available for students pursuing a certification, certificate, associates, or bachelors in manufacturing or a related area of study.

How to Apply:

  • Essay (1000 word min; 1300 word max):
    • Considering the growing popularity of artificial intelligence, what will be the impact to manufacturing technology, specifically how this may impact the future of CNC Machining?
    • Any outside sources used or referenced in your esssay must be properly cited.
    • Your work must be your own! Plagiarized essays will be automatically disqualified.

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website

AISES Intel Growing The Legacy Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

  • Must be majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Considerations may be made for students pursuing Chemical Engineering, Material Science, and Physics.
  • Students must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university, and be pursuing a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
  • Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
  • All scholarships require that applicants be current AISES members at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.

How to Apply:

  • Essays: Students are required to submit 2 essays, up to 300 words each. These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
    • Essay Prompt 1: Technical Skills: Describe your technical skills (i.e. Hardware, Software, etc.) and associated work, research and/or project experiences that would be relevant in sharing with a technical company.
    • Essay Prompt 2: Leadership Skills: Describe your leadership skills and/or experience(s)?
    • Insights Question 1: Give an example of how you worked effectively on a challenging situation, while dealing with ambiguity, tight deadlines under pressure, etc.
    • Insights Question 2: Give an example of a goal you reached and the key milestones that helped you achieve it.
    • Insights Question 3: Give an example of how you worked on a team where everyone had different options of how to solve a problem.

Scholarship Amount:

  • $10,000 per academic year for Graduate students (Masters and Doctoral students)
  • $5,000 per academic year for Undergraduate students (College sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
  • $5,000 per academic year for Native Next Generation students (College freshman)

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.

AISES Chevron Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Students must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited four-year college/university.
  • Must majoring in Computer Science, IT, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Health Environment and Safety, and Naval Architecture.
  • Must have 3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.

How to Apply:

  • Essays: Students are required to submit 3 essays, up to 500 words each.  These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
    • Essay Prompt 1: Please share a personal statement highlighting your background, academic achievements, and interests. Include information on courses taken and any honors or advanced placement courses. Talk about what motivates and challenges you intellectually and what impact you hope to have in your community and/or profession.
    • Essay Prompt 2: What stimulated your interest in your chosen major or area of study?
    • Essay Prompt 3:  What activity or activities (cultural, community-related, occupational, academic, athletic, etc.) most clearly reflect your character?  Please describe your participation. Why is participation in this activity or these activities important to you?

Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.