; and (ii) have taken at least one quantum-science or quantum-relevant course as part of their degree programs. (C) Considerations Eligible fellowships and scholarships may include temporary quantum-related positions at State or Federal agencies, national laboratories, private sector businesses, universities, Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education as established in section 402, or other quantum-relevant entities, as determined appropriate by the Director. (D) Competitive awards Fellowships and scholarships shall be competitively awarded through a merit-review process. The Director of the National Science Foundation may prioritize fellowships that include an industry partner that provides financial assistance to the applicant for direct or indirect costs as estimated by the fellowship sponsor. (4) Quantum research experiences for undergraduates The Director of the National Science Foundation shall seek to increase opportunities for quantum research for undergraduate students by encouraging proposals in quantum information science, engineering, and technology, through the research experiences for undergraduates pursuant to section 514 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2021 ( 42 U.S.C. 1862p–6 ). (5) Partnerships In carrying out the activities under this section, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall encourage awardees to partner with relevant Federal agencies, Federal laboratories, industry and other private sector organizations, and nonprofit organizations to facilitate the expansion of workforce pathways and hands-on learning experiences. ; (5) in subsection (d)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking QISE and inserting QISET ; (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking information science and engineering (referred to in this subsection as QISE ) and inserting information science, engineering, and technology ; and (ii) by inserting and career and technical education entities after colleges