LANL Foundation: National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship
LANL Foundation
Who can apply
Resident of Northern New Mexico (seven-county service area: Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, or Taos).. Enrolled or intending to enroll at a New Mexico public institution in pursuit of a master’s or doctoral degree in: Nuclear Materials Science and Engineering (includes radiophysics, radiochemistry electrochemistry, pyrochemistry, pyrometallurgy etc.); this can include Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other associated science and engineering majors with a focus upon Nuclear Materials Materials Characterization (includes all tools and techniques) research; this can include chemistry, metallurgy, engineering, and related science majors Project and Contract Management (includes supply chain management, etc.) and Business Administration (including accounting and related degrees, including master’s in business administration, etc.) Precision Instrumentation and Measurement. Nuclear Materials Science and Engineering (includes radiophysics, radiochemistry electrochemistry, pyrochemistry, pyrometallurgy etc.); this can include Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or other associated science and engineering majors with a focus upon Nuclear Materials. Materials Characterization (includes all tools and techniques) research; this can include chemistry, metallurgy, engineering, and related science majors. Project and Contract Management (includes supply chain management, etc.) and Business Administration (including accounting and related degrees, including master’s in business administration, etc.). Precision Instrumentation and Measurement. Complete application, including essays, transcripts, resume/CV, and one recommendation letter (academic or professional).
About this opportunity
The National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship is designed to build a stronger pipeline of Northern New Mexico students pursuing advanced degrees in key scientific, engineering, and management fields that support critical careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Award: $10,000 per student ($5,000 per year for two years)Availability: Up to 8 awards per year (2026–2028)Application Period: December 15, 2025 – March 1, 2026