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Funding Opportunities/Scholarships

Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the FEW-Nexus

Description: The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus program is a graduate-level program designed to promote a collaborative approach to the training of a socially and culturally responsible holistic-style professional, interested in applying technical engineering and science principles to complex FEW Nexus challenges. Partnering with key community leaders, including the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Appalachian communities, and local rural areas, the program offers students an inclusive and immersive learning experience that strengthens students’ ability to solve complex FEW problems.

Overview: The program is a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program that provides a comprehensive and culturally appropriate mentoring approach for students interested in investigating FEW Nexus challenges as part of their M.S. and Ph.D. programs at Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½nological University. The mentorship team will work with the NRT-NSF fellows to reach their academic and research goals with their leading advisor as well as facilitate the completion of the FEW Nexus focused program of study. Immersive experiences in partnering communities and innovative Renaissance Foundry Model guided classes that integrate cultural, sociopolitical, and historical knowledge influences FEW challenges that will form the foundation for the fellowship experience. 

Students Who Can Apply: Applicants can be prospective students who would first apply to a graduate degree program for admission before applying for a fellowship. Current students at Tennessee Tech who are interested in the program can also apply but will need to confirm their eligibility with the program coordinator. Students must be U.S. Citizens.

What Does an NSF-NRT Fellowship Include? Fellowship stipends of $34,000 per year as available with possible renewal dependent on funding availability. Full tuition + fees (6-9 credits/academic semester). Opportunities for immersion, mentoring and holistic educational experiences.

 

 

The Louisville Water Company and the Kentucky | Tennessee (KY|TN) American Water Works Association (AWWA) are partnering to honor Louisville Water retiree Dr. Rengao Song with a $10,000 scholarship for graduate students who embody his spirit of innovation and excellence in water quality. 

Eligibility requirements include:
- Students must be a resident of Kentucky or Tennessee or enrolled in a graduate degree program in Kentucky or Tennessee.
- Students must be enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program in biological or physical sciences, engineering, or other field related to drinking water science and technology.
- Students should have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 out of 4.

The $10,000 scholarship will be awarded based on the value of the research and how it supports the improvement of the water quality and treatment in Kentucky and Tennessee. You can apply to the scholarship . The deadline to apply for the 2025 year's award will be is May 30, 2025. It will be awarded at the KY/TN Water Professionals Conference in Knoxville, TN on July 29, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Joseph Brockwell - Joseph.brockwell@usda.gov 
Civil Engineer at the Natural Resources Conservation Service
(423) 894-1687 ext. 3

 

The DOE Office of Science Graduate Research (SCGSR) program can support graduate students to conduct part of their PhD thesis research at DOE National Laboratories in collaboration with DOE scientists. This is a great opportunity to grow your research program! Supplemental awards (up to $3,600 per month) are available to graduate students for pursuing part of their PhD thesis research working for up to 1 year side by side with scientists or engineers at a DOE National Laboratory or facility. U.S. Citizen and Lawful Permanent Residents that are passionate about their research in the following areas are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply in May 7, 2025. View more information here.