Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship
Agency: Department of Energy
Location:
Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Pennsylvania
Office of Fossil Energy (FE) sites
Major/Field of Interest: Engineering and Architecture, Mathematics and Statistics, Natural Sciences
Description:
The program began with a geology focus and has expanded into disciplines used in the oil and gas industry at Office of Fossil Energy (FE) sites. The program provides "real" application of academic knowledge in a professional working environment to develop highly skilled graduates who may choose to pursue a career within the Department of Energy or FE while supporting diversity in an area (the oil and gas industry) where minorities are underrepresented. Students in science, engineering or the geosciences who are African Americans, Hispanic, or Native Americans are eligible to apply.
Compensation:
Duration: June-August
Program Availability:
Summer
June-August
Typical Application Deadline: February
Eligibility:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates, Graduate Students
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Students in science, engineering or the geosciences who are African American, Hispanic, or Native Am
Web site:
http://www.fossil.energy.gov/education/lelandfellowships/
Contact:
Dorothy Fowlkes
202-586-7421
dorothy.fowlkes@hq.doe.gov
Vanessa Dodson-Cunningham
202-586-0445
vanessa.dodson@hq.doe.gov