The 2024 RMEL Foundation Scholarship application is now open!

The deadline has been extended to February 16, 2024! Read instructions below to fill out your correct application.

Introduction

The purpose of the RMEL Foundation is to award scholarships to deserving and qualified students in engineering, business, information systems, plant, line or distribution technology, line worker or other curriculum related to the electric energy industry.

aWARDS

Awards will be made in two categories:

  1. RMEL Foundation Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded in amounts ranging from $1,500-$3,000+. See the eligibility requirements below for these scholarships.

  2. RMEL Foundation Named Scholarships. These scholarships are provided by the Foundation in the name of the individual or corporate donor.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a current high school senior, high school graduate or current university/college undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior) student. In addition, you must fulfill ONE of the following:

1.    Be pursuing or plan to pursue an electric industry position certificate (lineman program, renewable energy certificate, etc.) and be able to provide information about the specific program you are or will attend and the accreditation status of the institution.
2.    Be pursuing or plan to pursue an undergraduate degree with intent to pursue a career in the electric energy industry.

And, the applicant must:

1.    Be a permanent U.S. resident.
2.    Complete the online application in its entirety.

NOTICE: You should not apply for the scholarship if you are receiving more than 75% tuition reimbursement. Anyone receiving more than 75% tuition reimbursement is NOT ELIGIBLE to receive an RMEL Foundation Scholarship.

Note:  If awarded a scholarship the recipient will be asked throughout the remaining years of college to periodically provide RMEL with information including expected graduation date, expected degree, internships, and post-graduate employment.

How Recipients are Chosen

A Selection Committee of the RMEL Foundation reviews all applications and selects the recipients. The selection criteria are:

  1. Goals and aspirations in the electric energy industry

  2. Motivation to succeed

  3. Service to community and school

  4. Academic performance

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Apply for a 2024 scholarship

After you’ve determined the correct application, click here to begin your submission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are THREE DIFFERENT RMEL Foundation Scholarship Applications.  Please be sure to read the descriptions below to find the correct application for you. Read below for more information. After you’ve determined the correct application, click here to begin your submission.

Note: Completing the incorrect application may affect your eligibility to be considered for a scholarship. If you are unsure which application to complete, please contact Kathryn Hail at kathrynhail@rmel.org or (303) 865-5544 prior to beginning the application process.

Current High School Senior – if you are currently a high school senior and will be enrolling in a 4-year/baccalaureate degree program for the 2024-2025 academic year, complete this application.  Current high school seniors planning to enroll in a certificate program, see “2024 Craft (Lineman/Operations) Program Scholarship” application below.

Current 4-Year/Baccalaureate Degree Student – if you are currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore or junior at a 4-year college/university, complete this application.  Previous scholarship winners should also use this application.

Craft (Lineman/Operations/Etc.) / Certificate Program Scholarship Application – If you are currently enrolled (or will be enrolling) in a craft program, complete this application. Also use this application if you are currently enrolled (or will be enrolling) in a certificate program. Please DO NOT use this application if you are currently enrolled (or will be enrolling) in a 2-Year college with the intention of transferring to a 4-Year college to complete your degree. Previous scholarship winners should also use this application.

After you’ve determined the correct application, click here to begin your submission.

February 16, 2024 - Submission deadline for applications
May 2024 – Recipients Notifications

Key Dates

Kathryn Hail
RMEL Foundation
6855 S. Havana St, Ste 430
Centennial, CO 80112

Phone: (303) 865-5544
Email: kathrynhail@rmel.org

RMEL Foundation Contact

RMEL MEMBERS: If your company has built relationships with local universities and high schools, the RMEL Foundation wants to complement those relationships with RMEL Foundation Scholarships! We are here to help engage young talent in your area and connect them to your company. Please send this link to your academic contacts and send us their contact information – we’ll do the rest! You can also send this link to colleagues and friends who have kids or know of students looking for a diverse and exciting career in the electric energy industry. This is an industry primed for invention and technological advances, and new employees with all types of skill-sets are needed!

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