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Residents of communities served by a NEPPA member utility, or relatives of NEPPA member utility employees, who are pursuing higher education in public-power-related fields may apply.
NEPPA awards three $500 scholarships annually: one for graduating high school seniors, one for current college or university students, and one for vocational or technical school students.
Selection weighs GPA, curriculum, extracurricular activities, essay, and community involvement. Submit applications by email or mail by the April 2 deadline.
The NEPPA Student Scholarship awards $500 (3 winners).
The deadline is April 2, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; Trade or vocational; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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