American Nuclear Society Scholarships Opening Soon
Offered by American Nuclear Society
About This Scholarship
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is the professional society for the scientists and engineers who design, operate, and regulate the nation's nuclear energy fleet and research reactors. With nuclear power enjoying its biggest build-out interest in a generation, ANS runs one of the deepest scholarship programs in the energy sector, spanning incoming freshmen through doctoral students.
Awards scale with academic level: incoming freshmen can expect about $1,000, undergraduates and two-year program students $2,000 to $2,500, and graduate students $3,000 to $5,000, with need-based awards of up to $5,000 also available. A single general application covers ANS's national scholarships, division-administered awards, and local section scholarships, and there are dedicated awards for community college and trade school students — a nod to the reactor operators and technicians the industry needs alongside its engineers.
The schedule runs on a fixed annual calendar: applications open November 1, the general application closes February 1, and the incoming freshman and community college/trade school deadlines follow on April 1, with notifications going out in mid-spring. Most awards require ANS student membership, which is inexpensive and can be established as part of the process.
Eligibility
- ANS student members pursuing degrees in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or related fields at accredited U.S. institutions (undergraduate and graduate awards)
- Incoming freshman awards: high school seniors enrolling full-time in STEM programs with an interest in nuclear science and technology (must join ANS before funds are released)
- Dedicated awards for community college and trade school students
- Need-based awards available up to $5,000
How To Apply
- Complete the application through the Scholarship Applications section at ans.org/scholarships. Applications open November 1; the general application (covering ANS national, division, and local section scholarships) is due February 1, and incoming freshman and community college/trade school applications are due April 1. Questions go to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an ANS member to apply?
Most awards require ANS student membership, and incoming freshman winners must join ANS before funds are released. Student membership is low-cost and can be arranged when you apply.
How much are ANS scholarships worth?
Roughly $1,000 for incoming freshmen, $2,000-$2,500 for undergraduates and two-year students, and $3,000-$5,000 for graduate students, plus need-based awards up to $5,000.
Are trade school students eligible?
Yes. ANS maintains a separate Community College/Trade School scholarship application with an April 1 deadline, supporting students headed into nuclear technician and operator roles.