Energy Boost Scholarship

The purpose of the Energy Boost Scholarship is to increase participation in energy related scholarships at SIU.
Submissions Due: April 30th
Winners Announced: June 1st
Award Amount: $5,000 per academic year ($2,500 for fall, $2,500 for spring) for full-time undergraduate students enrolled and in good standing at SIU (see other Eligibility Requirements below).
Award Period: Up to two years starting with the Fall semester; awards will roll over per semester (fall/spring) until the student graduates based on a semi-annual review of student academic performance and enrollment as per #2 and 3 eligibility requirements below. Awards will not exceed two years for freshman enrolled as of Fall, two years for transfer students enrolled as of Fall.
Number of Awards: Up to two new scholarships will be awarded per academic year. Students may not be awarded more than one scholarship per semester from AEI.

Eligibility Requirements
1.Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
2.Be a full-time SIUC student (includes transfer students) at the level of sophomore or higher standing, with goals of pursuing a career working in some aspect of the energy-related industry.
3.Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Award recipients must maintain a 3.2 GPA to remain eligible each semester.
4.Applications must be received before the deadline as per the Application Procedure below.

Your application will not be complete until the following items are submitted:
1. A 400-500 word essay answering the question: Why is energy important to your future career, and the future of the planet? (Microsoft Word document, 500 word limit, single spaced, 1" margins, 12 pt Times New Roman font. Applicant’s first and last names and email address are to be in the top right corner of each page.).
2. Letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your academic success and potential, e.g., current faculty member, high school teacher, guidance counselor, pastor, etc. (PDF copy of original letter is acceptable)
3. Copy of most recent college transcript (unofficial transcripts acceptable).
4. Applications must be received before the deadline as per the Application Procedure below.