The Energy Department awarded nearly $5 million to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing nuclear engineering and science degrees. The awards include 37 undergraduate scholarships (1 from Georgia Tech) and 31 graduate-level fellowships (3 from Georgia Tech) for students studying at American colleges and universities.

“Supporting the next-generation nuclear energy workforce plays a critical role in maintaining American leadership in clean energy innovation and the safe and secure use of nuclear power worldwide,” said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. “The scholarships and fellowships announced today will help ensure that U.S. nuclear engineers and scientists continue to be among the best energy innovators and researchers.”

For more, read the full release at energy.gov and see the list of Scholarships and Fellowships awarded by Schools.