Description: The Women’s Energy Network of Houston is pleased to sponsor five $2,000, one-time awards to exemplary high school senior girls from the Greater Houston area. WEN is committed to introducing high school students to careers in energy through its programs, helping to fuel the industry’s need for top talent in the future.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are female, graduating high school seniors from the Greater Houston area with exemplary academic records and demonstrated leadership potential. Eligible applicants must plan to attend an accredited four year university in Fall 2016. College acceptance letters and proof of registration must be presented to WEN’s scholarship panel prior to disbursement of awards.
Application Requirements:
- Application Form – Completed and electronically signed online application form. As part of the online form, applicants must submit an original essay which discusses a current event in regards to energy and shares the applicant’s thoughts (e.g., gas prices, alternative fuel sources, global warming, etc.). Responses must be 500 words or less.
- Transcript - Official copy of applicant's high school transcript(s), submitted by e-mail.
- Letter of Reference – Applicant must submit one letter of reference from a high school or community leader which discusses the applicant’s scholastic ability, character and/or leadership characteristics. Letter must be submitted by e-mail.
Instructions: The application, transcript and letter of reference must be received by Octobere 9, 2015. The transcipt and letter of reference should be emailed to ywe@womensenergynetwork.org. The transcript should be emailed by a school official.
Notification of Award: Winners will be notified via phone and acknowledged at WEN’s Young Women Energized to be held Wednesday, November 5, 2015. Winners are strongly encouraged to attend.