Energizing Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship

Direct application

$2,500

About this scholarship

Graduating high school seniors in eligible Cypress Creek Renewables project communities who plan enrollment at an accredited U.S. two-year, four-year, or certificate program may apply for a one-time award.

The $2,500 scholarship can cover tuition, housing, books, or materials. Preference goes to students interested in renewable energy or STEM careers.

Submit a transcript, personal statement, and a video answering how renewable energy affects your future. Selection considers academic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Transcript
  • Personal statement
  • One-minute video answering how renewable energy affects your future
  • Primary deliverable is a ONE-MINUTE VIDEO (not a written essay) responding to the prompt 'How does renewable energy affect your future?' (PDF flyer phrases it 'How Renewable Energy Affects my Future')
  • A Personal Statement is referenced in the official selection criteria ('The quality of the student's Personal Statement'), but NO prompt wording and NO word/character limit are published on the offici
  • Eligibility (per Washoe County flyer): graduating high school seniors attending school in the sponsor's local community area.
  • Must be pursuing a 4-year, 2-year, or certificate program at an accredited U.S. community college or university.
  • Preference for applicants interested in a renewable energy or STEM-related career.
  • Award amount $2,500; deadline April 14 (per local flyer).
  • Selection considers academic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.