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Description
The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to students with ties to the Pacific Northwest who are committed to renewable energy. Since 2016 they have supported over 130 students who demonstrated success in their academic pursuits in any aspect of renewable energy, from the sciences as well as relevant pursuits in complementary fields like public policy, law, economics, sociology, etc.
Approximately eighteen scholarships are awarded each year to undergraduate and graduate students studying and preparing for careers in support of renewable energy and the decarbonization of our energy systems. Scholarships are in the form of a cash award of $3,000, $5,000, or $7,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students studying and preparing for careers in support of renewable energy and the decarbonization of our energy systems. There are no constraints on fields of study which can include science, engineering, law, business, public policy, social sciences, etc.
Areas of study and focus include:
- all forms of renewable energy
- grid evolution, modernization, energy storage, and flexibility
- energy efficiency
- electrification to replace fossil fuels
Students are eligible for the scholarship if they are studying:
- at any college or university in their "home" area: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska
- at any college or university, and are from the home area
- at any college or university and they are Native American or Alaskan Native