PG&E Scholarships Applications Are Open

Deadline February 1, 2013

PG&E has a wide variety of scholarships to offer ranging from the $1,000 to the $5,000. Check these out, there is probably one  you qualify for! (link at the bottom of the post)

Instructions

You need to please send a separate application package to each Employee Resource Group to which you are applying. Be sure to review the application supplements for each group to which you are applying, as there are additional requirements for each group. The applications and all supporting documents must be postmarked or e-mailed by Friday, February 1, 2013.

Required documents for a complete scholarship application packet:

q Completed and signed application form

q Essay(s) on the topic specified per the erg application supplement

q Copy of PG&E bill from within the last six months or other proof of residency in the PG&E service area

q Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, community leaders, mentors, or work supervisors

Some of the ergs require additional documents. Be sure to review the erg application supplements for those requirements.

Applicants for the PrideNetwork scholarships should not complete this application. Instead, please go to www.equalityscholarship.org for a link to the online application.

Notes

u  You will be notified by April 12, 2013, of your scholarship application status and next steps (if applicable).

u  Scholarship recipients must attend an accredited school within the United States and provide a student ID number before any scholarship funds will be disbursed.

u  PG&E scholarships are mailed directly to recipients’ schools and may only be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Checks are not sent directly to students nor their families.

PG&E offers a very wide variety of scholarships and there is bound to be one that you qualify for. Be sure to check out the website to see the list and qualifications for all ot the scholarhips offered there.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office Scholarship Box and online. For more information and the online application, click on the following link:

PG&E

$1 Million in Scholarships Available to Students from PG&E

Deadline: Friday February 17, 2012

This year, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will award up to $1 million in scholarships to students who live within its Northern and Central California service area.  There is still time for Humboldt and Mendocino County students to apply for the inaugural PG&E Bright Minds™ Scholarships. As of right now, there have been less than 15 applications submitted so this is the time to apply!! You have a good chance of receiving one of these awards so apply now!

Up to 10 students will receive full-ride scholarships of up to $30,000 per year, renewable for up to four years or until a degree or certificate is earned. Finalists will also receive a $2,500 scholarship award and can reapply each year.

To be eligible, students must live within PG&E’s 70,000 square-mile service area, be a high school senior or graduate, be at least 16 years old and plan to enroll at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.

To apply, click on the link below. Don't wait, this is an awesome opportunity!

PGandE Bright Minds Scholarship