Sec. 7. Quantum fellowships and scholarships
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The Director may establish or use existing programs to support fellowships and scholarships for students at institutions of higher education for the purpose of— increasing quantum information science, engineering, and technology exposure for undergraduate and graduate STEM students; and increasing post-graduation employment opportunities for STEM students who demonstrate potential to pursue careers in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, or fields that support the quantum industry.
Eligible participants in the fellowship and scholarship program shall— be enrolled in or have graduated from a STEM degree program at a domestic institution of higher education; and have taken at least one quantum-science or quantum-relevant course as part of their degree programs. Eligible fellowships and scholarships may include temporary quantum-related positions at State or Federal agencies, National Laboratories, private sector entities, institutions of higher education, or other quantum-relevant entities, as determined appropriate by the Director.
Fellowships and scholarships shall be competitively awarded through a merit-review process. The Director may prioritize fellowships that include an industry partner that provides financial assistance to the applicant for direct or indirect costs.