The American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Development (DEED) Educational Scholarship
Award Maximum: $2000
Registration Closed
App Deadline:
Oct 15
Eligibility:
High School Graduate
Program of Interest:
Electrical
Provider:
The American Public Power Association’s Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Development (DEED)
Available Campus(es):
All
About this Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: High School Graduate, High School Senior
Created in 1940, the American Public Power Association is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization working to advance the public policy interests of its members and their customers. Among its goals are to ensure reliable, adequate electricity to members at a reasonable price and without harming the environment. The group represents community-owned electric utilities that power over 2,000 towns and cities throughout the country***i. The Association offers educational scholarships through its research program, Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED). The aim of the program is to introduce students to career opportunities in public power, particularly those in short supply and high demand, by supporting their entry into trade school programs.
What is it?
Educational and Lineworker Scholarships are available for students pursuing training in careers that are in demand among electric utilities. The award amount is $2,000 for each scholarship. This is paid directly to your school. Each applicant must be sponsored by a DEED member utility in order to be eligible for the scholarship***i.
When is it?
The Spring Application Cycle for the DEED Lineworker and Technical Education Scholarship is December 1 – February 15 each year (applications must be started before February 5). The Fall Application Cycle is August 1 – October 15 each year (applications must be started before October 5)***i.
Who can apply?
- High school seniors, graduates or trade school students.
- Residents of countries with at least one DEED member.
- Students pursuing certificates that could lead to careers with electric utilities:
- Electric lineworker
- Utility line technician
- Power plant technology technician
- Electrical power technology technician
- Electrical linework technology technician
- Electrical distribution systems technician
- Power generation technologies technician
- Renewable power generation technologies technician
How to apply?
Visit the DEED Scholarships webpage for more information about the scholarship requirements, checklist, and application questions. You’ll find a link on this page to start your application too.
Welding
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HVAC/R
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- **iii https://www.phccnationalauxiliary.org/about-us
Electrical
- ***i https://www.publicpower.org/deed-funding-students
Military
- ^i https://www.military.com/education/money-for-school/learn-how-to-find-scholarships.html
Trade School
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- ^^x http://www.wrksolutions.com/for-individuals/financial-aid
- ^^xi https://www.skillsusa.org/who-we-are/
- ^^xii https://www.skillsusa.org/recognition/scholarships-and-grants/
