Apply for Fellowship

Launch your future in nuclear through the Eugene S. Grecheck ANS Student Fellowship. The Fellowship is designed for ambitious students who seek both tuition support and a deeper relationship with the American Nuclear Society as they travel a pathway from the classroom to a fulfilling career in nuclear.

The Fellowship combines tuition assistance with meaningful experiences including networking opportunities, professional development courses, ANS membership, and more. By completing the ANS Student Fellowship, students gain a competitive edge by connecting to a variety of ANS resources and to a community of peers and mentors.

The Fellowship is open to students pursuing nuclear studies in 2-year or 4-year college or university nuclear science and engineering programs or related trade schools.

How to apply

To apply, students must submit the completed online application, which includes:

• Current school transcript (Official or unofficial)
• Proof of current enrollment
• Two references
• Two 500-word essays on interest in the field and ANS
• Optional 250-word statement of financial need or personal circumstances

Selection Process

A selection committee will be established by ANS staff and top candidates will be invited for interviews before final selections are made.

Academic Level

Community College/Trade Schools (2-yr)

Undergraduate (4-yr)

Amount

5 awarded annually @ $3,500 for 2-yr degrees or $7,500 for 4-yr undergraduate degrees

Special Selection Criteria, Restrictions, and Other Special Requirements (If Any)

Students who receive this fellowship are not eligible for other ANS national scholarships during the same award year. They may apply for and receive ANS national scholarships in future years.

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• Detailed Program Guide

Each Student Fellow is required to participate in the following programs and activities:

• Participants will attend the 2027 Annual Conference and participate in the Student Program. Students are expected to fulfill all requirements of this program.
• Participants will be featured in Nuclear News and on other ANS platforms. Participants may be asked to provide quotes, images, and potential video assets for these platforms.
• Participants will serve as a near peer mentor for future ANS Student Fellows
• At the conclusion of the Fellowship, participants will submit a final report sharing their experiences and knowledge gained.
• Limited to students attending US institutions pursuing studies in nuclear science and engineering.

How You Can Support a Student

The Eugene S. Grecheck ANS Student Fellowship Fund was established through a generous multi-year pledge from Mr. Grecheck. The Fund guarantees a select number of students each year receive a Fellowship. Additional gifts will expand the Fellowship’s reach—we anticipate more worthy candidates than the current Fund can support.

Individual and corporate sponsorship of students are welcome and will receive name recognition.

To learn more about how to sponsor a student, contact giving@ans.org.

Eugene S. Grecheck
ANS President 2015-2016

Eugene Grecheck has been an active member of ANS since joining in 1976. He has served on ANS’s Board of Directors and has worked on the Finance and External Affairs Committees.

Grecheck is a seasoned executive with over 50 years of experience in commercial nuclear power generation, including operations, engineering, licensing, training, security and emergency planning, new plant development, and nuclear safety review. Learn More...