Powering Up.org: Empowering Pathways Into Energy Scholarship
The energy field is on the brink of a critical shortage—over 100,000 skilled tradespeople are urgently needed to keep our power systems running safely, sustainably, and reliably. Powering Up is committed to strengthening this workforce by investing in the next generation of technicians, installers, operators, and hands-on problem solvers who will lead the charge.
This scholarship supports individuals pursuing skilled trade careers in the broad world of energy—including fossil fuel maintenance and safety, electrical systems, renewable technologies, and emerging energy infrastructure. Whether you’re training to become a wind turbine technician, a lineman, a power plant operator, or another technical professional, we want to help you Power Up.
This opportunity is open to:
- High school students planning to pursue a two-year technical degree, trade program, or apprenticeship in the energy field.
- Current trade school students in energy-related programs.
- Adults making a career change into the energy trades, especially through apprenticeships or certifications.
Powering Up especially encourages applications from underrepresented groups in the trades, including minorities, women, and veterans. We believe a diverse, well-trained workforce is essential to meeting the energy challenges of the 21st century.
To apply, tell us a bit about your background and what draws you to a career in the energy field.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in entering the energy workforce.
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The application deadline is Aug 20, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 20, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 20, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.