American Nuclear Society Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 96

Award Deadline: Apr 1, 2026


ANS student members are the future of the society and we believe in rewarding our members for their academic, service, and leadership excellence. ANS scholarships are awarded to members that have personified the high standards set by the Society and since 1979, over $7 million in scholarships have been distributed.

Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen, undergraduates, and graduate students, and are distributed at the beginning of each school year. Evaluation is based upon numerous factors, such as, academic excellence, leadership within the ANS, references, career goals, and financial need.

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
How to Apply:

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
$25,000
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Owl Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 29, 2026
$50,000
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No Essay Scholarship by Sallie

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
$2,000
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A Better Financial Future Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
$2,000
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$10,000
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Niche $25,000 Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2026
$25,000
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CollegeXpress April Award

Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
$2,500
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10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$1,000
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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Deadline: Apr 09, 2026
$40,000
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National Dairy Shrine Scholarships

Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
$3,000
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