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.

Key Dates

  • November 1: Applications open
  • February 1: Deadline for ANS General Application, ANS Cares, Division-Administered, and Local Section scholarships
  • April 1:Deadline for Incoming Freshman Scholarship and Community College/Trade School scholarship applications
  • April 15 - May 15: Notifications sent
  • After August 20: Awards dispersed directly to recipients

Awards

  • $1,000 scholarships (expected for incoming freshmen)
  • $2,000 - $2,500 scholarships (expected for undergraduate and two-year programs)
  • $3,000 - $5,000 scholarships (expected for graduate programs)
  • up to $5,000 financial need-based scholarships


Categories

  • General (all fields of nuclear science and technology)
  • Environmental Science
  • Human Factors, Instrumentation, and Controls
  • Local Section (specific to a geographic area)
  • Materials Science and Technology
  • Nontraditional
  • Nuclear Power
  • Nuclear Criticality Safety
  • Radioanalytical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry
  • Reactor Physics
  • Thermal-Hydraulics

Last modified June 16, 2026, 10:58am CDT