Clean Energy Leadership Award Form

In partnership with the Straubel Family Foundation, MREA offers a Clean Energy Leadership Award to foster student leadership and assist students who are pursuing degrees and/or relevant credentials in renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainability, or clean technology. Criteria for awarding scholarships are based on leadership skills, student motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment. High school students, college students, graduate students, and non-traditional students are invited to apply.

Eligibility Requirements
Students must fulfill the following requirements in order to apply:
- Reside and attend school in the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH, MO)
- Possess a clear goal of desiring to make her or his community, environment, or world a better and more sustainable place to live
- Show prior interest and/or education in the field
After completing the below form, please be sure to attach the required supporting information. If you are unable to attach a Letter of Reference or someone is sending it on your behalf, please email it to MREA at and indicate this in the “Additional Notes” section.

Applications are due March 30.
Student Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
School or Training Program Information
Name of school or training program you plan to attend in the fall of this year.*
School Address (Please give address of Bursar’s or Financial Aid office where award check may be sent.)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
School Website*
Select the option that best describes the level of education you will be pursuing in the fall of this year. (Your selection will generate the remainder of your application.)*
Planned Program of Study:*
Date of Admission:*
Program of Study:*
Explain how your past experiences have lead you to value sustainability. (1500 characters max)
What are your future career goals in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, or clean technology following your graduation? (1500 characters max)
What inspired you to choose your major? (1500 characters max)
Describe what leadership means to you and in what ways you have or plan to pursue that ideal. (1500 characters max)
What valuable lessons have you learned since beginning your education in your given field of sustainability? (1500 characters max)
What career do you hope to pursue following your graduation and how will that play into the larger future of developing a sustainable world? (1500 characters max)
What challenges have you faced unique to your major and what inspiration leads you to continue forward? (1500 characters max)
What led you to decide that your specific field was suited to your strengths or passion? (1500 characters max)
What contribution do you hope to make in your field of sustainability or how do you hope to begin pursuing a contribution following your graduation? (1500 characters max)
How has your education given you a perspective on the challenges facing you and your field and how do you hope to overcome them? (1500 characters max)
In what ways can you identify a need for leadership in your field and in what way do you feel you have been equipped to fill that role? (2000 characters max)
Supporting Information
Please attach the following supporting information. If you are unable to attach files, please email them to MREA at and indicate this in the "Additional Notes" section.
- Most current transcripts or grade report from last school attended.
- One letter of reference addressing your academic abilities as related to your planned program of study.
- Headshot photo preferably with outside or nature based background.
Most recent transcript or grade report*
Reference Letter
Headshot Photo*
(Preferably with outside or nature based background.)
Additional Notes or Comments:

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