DOE EM Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Success Through Academic Research Scholarship (STARS) program provides opportunities for undergraduate students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that supports the EM research and operations in the following areas: Soil & Groundwater; Deactivation & Decommissioning; Tank Waste; Robotics; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence; Cybersecurity; and Advanced Manufacturing.

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 – Stipend: $750/week – Housing Allowance: up to $700/week based on assigned location (If relocating more than 50 miles from assigned location) – Local Transportation: $50/week – 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)

APPLY ONLY IN ZINTELLECT: zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EM-STARS-2026

Deadline: 12/12/2025 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Please list the reference code [DOE-EM-STARS-2026] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.