educational opportunities for those who make a serious commitment to service. Stipends can be used to support the person while they volunteer. Health care and childcare benefits may also be provided. Participants will also receive an education award, which may be used to pay for higher education or for vocational training, and may also be used to repay any existing student loans. Contact the office listed above for further information. Money available: $429,800,000. Participants earn at least minimum wage stipends, and educational benefits can range from $1,000 to $4,725 depending upon the program. MONEY FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO TRAVEL TO AND WORK IN ENERGY LABS (University-Laboratory Cooperative Program 81.004) Larry L. Barker Postsecondary Programs Divisions Office of University and Science Education Programs Office of Science and Technology US Dept of Energy (DOE) Washington DC 20585 202-586-8947 The program objective is to provide college and university science and engineering faculty and students with energy related training and research experience in areas of energy research at Department of Energy research facilities. Funds can be used to conduct energy research at one of the DOE research facilities, and students will also receive a stipend and a small travel allowance. Students can also participate in energy-related workshops and conferences. Students must apply to a
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