(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — The Idaho National Laboratory today announced the opening of the 2025 Bright Future in Energy Scholarship competition, a scholarship program open to 11th and 12th grade students interested in pursuing a postsecondary education and career focused on science, technology, engineering or math. With funding provided by Battelle Energy Alliance, INL expects to award $25,000 in scholarships to winners and runners-up.
In its fifth year, the Bright Future in Energy Scholarship competition recognizes the best and brightest students for innovative thinking and excellence in science, technology, engineering and math.
Participating students will research one of three science-related topics. Students will first prepare a comprehensive slide deck for review by an expert panel of judges. The judges will then select a group of finalists to present their findings virtually to the panel.
Bright Future in Energy Scholarship prompts:
- What role does nuclear energy play in helping achieve a resilient energy future? How do the benefits and risks of nuclear energy compare with other existing energy technologies?
- What role do integrated energy systems play in developing a sustainable energy future? How does a diversified energy portfolio help the country achieve energy independence?
- Consider your nearest major city. What are the cybersecurity concerns associated with operating this city’s government, energy and transportation infrastructure? How can these concerns be communicated in a way that creates greater cybersecurity awareness in schools, communities and industry?
Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Complete details and applications can be found at stem.inl.gov.
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