DEED Scholarships ($4,000) deadline
- What
- DEED Scholarships ($4,000) deadline
- When
- 10/15/2025
DEED offers three types of funding for students to pursue energy-related careers: lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, and student research grants. Check out our scholarship options below, career videos highlighting several job options in public power, use APPA's online job board to see current openings, and consider the benefits of student membership in the American Public Power Association.
Eligibility
Student applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited vocational institution, lineworker school or two to four-year college/university within the U.S. and must not be graduating within 12 months of the application deadline.
Lineworker and Technical Education Scholarships
These scholarships support the education of students working toward lineworker and other technical careers that are in high demand by electric utilities. Students talk about the benefits of a DEED scholarship. A DEED member utility must sponsor your scholarship application. Review the scholarship requirements, checklist, and application questions.
- $2,000 per scholarship paid directly to the student’s university.
- Spring Application Cycle: December 1 - February 15
- Fall Application Cycle: August 1 - October 15
Student Internships
Paid internships provide work experience at a participating DEED member utility. Review the internship requirements, checklist, and application questions.
- $4,000 plus up to $1,000 in travel funds to attend an applicable conference.
- Spring Application Cycle: December 1 - February 15
- Fall Application Cycle: August 1 - October 15