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Bright Future in Energy Scholarship Competition
INL’s Bright Future in Energy Scholarship Competition is 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 a total of $25,000 in scholarships to winners and runners-up.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.
Criteria:
- You must be a high school junior or senior.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- Upload your slide deck using PDF or PowerPoint format. You only need to upload the PDF or PowerPoint version of your slides and do not need to upload yourself presenting them.
- Finalists will present their slide deck presentation live to an expert panel of judges.
- You will have 10-15 minutes to present your topic and 10-15 minutes for a Q&A session. Your full presentation and Q&A session will be 20-30 min. long. It will be live and recorded.
- You will be using Microsoft Teams and screen sharing your slide deck during your presentation. A calendar invite and link will be sent to you. Make sure to download and test Microsoft Teams, including video and microphone capabilities before your live presentation.
- You can refer to past recorded presentations here.
- If you would like to reference the rubric, contact Adrienne Petrovic to send it to you.
- 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?
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Education Programs Grant and Scholarship Awards
INL K-12 Education Grants
INL cultivates Idaho’s education landscape by leveraging partnerships and resources to grow science, technology, engineering and math opportunities for all. The program seeks to align future workforce needs with STEM education in Idaho.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and a W-9 form. A review of grant impact will be required.
A panel of judges will evaluate each application independently to competitively award grants.
Funding for INL’s STEM grants is provided by Battelle Energy Alliance. Over the past decade, INL has awarded nearly $5 million in STEM grants to support STEM education in Idaho. Read more about winners of past INL grants.
Applications are accepted for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education grants to support K-12 STEM education in Idaho in the following categories:
INL STEM IMPACT/GOV. C.L. “BUTCH” AND FIRST LADY LORI OTTER GRANT
One $15,000 STEM Impact Grant, named in recognition of the legacy of STEM education support in Idaho by the former governor and first lady, will be presented to a team of educators. Partnering with community, business or industry is encouraged.
The grant provides full or partial support for an innovative, collaborative and sustainable STEM project that integrates STEM concepts into a school and has a demonstrable impact on Idaho students.
This grant can be used to fund training, materials and supplies, educator stipends, or other resources related to completion of the project.
A recipient will be chosen on the basis of the overall impact of their proposed project and its alignment with grant requirements.
CLASSROOM GRANT
Maximum of $2,000 per award.
K-12 Classroom Grants are available for Idaho teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of and learning experiences in STEM. This grant seeks proposals that support innovative student-centered projects and experiential learning in the classroom. Grant requests vary, with a maximum award of $2,000. The funding should be used to cover project materials and equipment.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANT
Maximum of $750 per award.
Family and Community Engagement Grants are designed to support publicly funded and nonprofit organizations. Up to $750 is available to selected applicants wishing to host a community event focused on raising awareness about STEM education and career options. The event could focus specifically on math or science, or it could celebrate STEM in general. Eligibility includes publicly funded educational organizations such as schools, libraries, after-school educational programs or educational nonprofits/community centers.
STEM EQUITY GRANT
Maximum of $1,000 per award.
STEM Equity Grants are designed to support programs that serve underrepresented populations of pre-K-12 students. Both formal and informal educators serving historically underrepresented students in STEM education and careers are eligible for this award. Grant requests vary, with a maximum award of $1,000. Targeted groups include girls, rural and remote students, racial ethnic minority students, and economically disadvantaged students in Idaho.
INNOVATION IN STEM REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
Maximum of $30,000 per award.
Innovation in STEM Requests for Proposals are designed to support STEM organizations, universities and other educational institutions. Up to $30,000 is available for projects that are aligned to INL’s mission, K-12 education program goals, and workforce development needs. INL values diversity, equity and inclusion, and special consideration is given to proposals addressing these values.
Each proposal or project should be submitted and will be considered separately, even if more than one proposal originates from the same organization.
Process
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1. Register
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
Login to the award with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application.
4. Save
During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact Adrienne Petrovic
