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Nuclear Criticality Safety Pioneers Scholarship

American Nuclear Society (ANS)

The NCS Division administered this scholarship to recognize individuals who have been identified as being"Pioneers" in the industry and made major contributions to nuclear criticality safety. This scholarship benefits graduate nuclear science/engineering major, with the desired emphasis on areas supporting nuclear criticality safety. These areas include, but are not limited to, computer code development for neutron transport calculations, critical or subcritical experiments, and neutron cross section evaluation.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    One scholarship will be awarded to a graduate nuclear science/engineering major, with the desired emphasis on areas supporting nuclear criticality safety.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • College:
    Enrolled in and attending an accredited institution in the United States
  • Major/Career:
    One scholarship will be awarded to a graduate nuclear science/engineering major, with the desired emphasis on areas supporting nuclear criticality safety.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection is based on:30% - Contributions to American Nuclear Society20% - Financial Need20% - Professional Accomplishments and Career Objectives30% - Academic Performance
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    A description of long-term and short-term professional objectives (especially indication of interest in NCS)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Faculty Recommendations - Completed recommendations from three faculty members.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application with the appropriate name;A statement of financial need, including special circumstances

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