“Since the scholarship program became available at the University in 2014, the NRC has supported hundreds of students who have advanced through our programs,” noted Dr. John Aje, dean of the Heavin School of Arts, Sciences, and Technology.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has once again awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarship funding to Thomas Edison State University for students enrolled in nuclear energy engineering technology and related technical programs.
“Since the scholarship program became available at the University in 2014, the NRC has supported hundreds of students who have advanced through our programs,” noted Dr. John Aje, dean of the Heavin School of Arts, Sciences, and Technology.
According to the NRC’s website, the objective of the funding is to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation and regulation of nuclear facilities and safe handling of nuclear materials.
Students enrolled in the University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Cybersecurity, BS in Energy Systems Technology, BS in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (ABET accredited), BS in Information Technology, BS in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology (ABET accredited), BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology, BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology with a Concentration in Radiation Protection, BS in Radiation Protection, and BS in Radiation Protection/Health Physics programs are invited to apply.
“This ongoing and generous support is recognition of the quality of our curricula and will remove the barrier of cost for many who qualify,” said Aje, of the $199,999 grant. “This enables us to attract and retain more students, expand the school’s already affordable degree options, and provide a pipeline of graduates to industries eager for their expertise.”
Connected to its role of promoting educational advancement in the field, the University has partnered with the NRC to create degree templates aligned with the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) a unique partnership managed by the Nuclear Energy Institute. As part of this effort, Aje and his team developed articulation agreements with participating community colleges throughout the country to provide career-oriented degree pathways for students.
To view scholarship eligibility requirements in more detail, visit tesu.edu/tuition/nrc-scholarship. To learn more about the programs in the Heavin School of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, visit tesu.edu/ast.
Toni M. Terry, BA