Scholarships: Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education (PATH)

The Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education (PATH), sponsored by National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, offers scholarships to students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) pursuing a technical certificate, or an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)-discipline that supports the key needs of the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). 

The NSE has a wide array of needs in STEM that range from technical expertise and skilled trades to research. Important research areas include nuclear security, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, engineering, and energy systems.  PATH is committed to supporting the careers of talented students by supporting education for students with unique backgrounds, circumstances, needs, notions, and beliefs. Scholarships begin on September 1st and end May 31st regardless of academic calendars. 

Eligible MSIs include accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions that meet the statutory criteria for identification by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information please review the website. 

Deadlines: 3/2/2025 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Compensation 

• Technical certificate or associate degree, the award is $4,500 each year for a maximum of two years.
• Four-year bachelor degree, the award is $10,000 each year for four years.
• Graduate degree, the amount is $20,000 per year for 2 years. 

Eligibility: 

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
• Be 18 years of age by September 1, 2025.
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited MSI during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Must be pursuing a degree a STEM academic discipline that supports the critical needs of the NSE.
• Proof of enrollment will be required at the beginning of the Fall and Spring terms.
• Have an intended graduation date of Spring 2026 or later.
• Be interested in the NNSA mission.
• The NNSA PATH program must be informed of changes to enrollment status.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.