The Puget Sound Energy Foundation recently announced the launch of its Powerful Scholars program, a scholarship initiative dedicated to supporting students who are seeking further education in STEM and skilled-trade certifications.
The program will provide annual scholarships to 64 students who attend any of Washington’s 34 accredited Community and Technical Colleges, a release said. Students will receive $2,500 each, with $2,000 designated for tuition and $500 for flexible spending for books and other materials.
The program was designed to help first-gen college students and those who were formerly in foster care to pursue undergraduate degrees or other skilled trade certifications. The foundation said in the release that it hopes the scholarships will reduce barriers that halt students from accessing further education and ultimately increase diversity in these fields.
“We are committed to supporting the next generation of leaders in the energy industry and addressing the growing need for skilled workers in STEM fields,” PSEF President and Chair Kim Collier said in the release. “The Powerful Scholars program is a critical investment in the future of our state’s students, workforce, and economy.”
Since the program started, the foundation has provided more than $15 million in funding for a variety of initiatives across Puget Sound, according to the release.
The 34 CTC Institutions are:
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