SOLV Energy, a leading provider of power infrastructure services, has opened applications for the fourth annual PowerUp! Renewable Energy Scholarship. The program will award six $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors committed to building a more sustainable and equitable energy future.
“As the nation’s energy needs grow, so does the demand for a skilled and diverse workforce,” said George Hershman, CEO of SOLV Energy. “SOLV Energy is committed to meeting that demand through sustained investment in education, community partnerships, and industry collaboration. When we work together to support students and expand access to career pathways, we strengthen the entire solar and storage industry.”
In addition to the PowerUp! Scholarship, SOLV Energy invests year-round in initiatives that expand access to STEAM learning and clean energy career pathways for K-12 students. These efforts include curriculum partnerships with schools near project sites and longstanding collaborations within the Navajo Nation to increase representation in energy careers. One of this year’s scholarships will again be reserved for an Indigenous high school senior.
The 2026 scholarship review panel will include professionals from Clēnera, Sol Systems, and WTEC Energy. These organizations have partnered with SOLV Energy on workforce and student engagement efforts. Clēnera also partnered with SOLV Energy on Skip the Grid, an immersive clean energy learning project.
Applications will be accepted between February 18, 2026 to May 29, 2026. The scholarship program is based on the following criteria:
- Personal essay (500–1,000 words)
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Letter of enrollment (trade school, community college, or 4–year university for Fall 2026)
- Official high school transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Certificate of Indian Birth (if applicable)
Full eligibility requirements and submission instructions can be found here.
