Powering our communities with education

Here at PG&E, we believe power does more than fuel our communities with gas and electricity. We believe in personal power, knowing that the right educational opportunities can spark an individual’s success. And from there, what inspires one person has the power to light up an entire community. That’s why we’re awarding scholarships to bright minds who have given back to their local community or who have overcome great personal challenges. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Share your story.

Awards

There are two levels of awards:

• The program targets to award up to 10 scholarships of up to $30,000.
  • Awards are renewable up to four additional years or until a certificate, associate’s degree or bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first, on the basis of satisfactory academic performance.
• All remaining awards will be $2,500 each.
  • The $2,500 awards are not renewable; however, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age and be a high school senior or graduate, have received GED certification or be a current postsecondary undergraduate student.
• Live within the PG&E Service Area
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2012-2013 academic year.

NOTE: Nontraditional students who are returning to school or planning to pursue a postsecondary education for the first time are eligible and encouraged to apply.

How do I apply?

The 2012 PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship Program is closed. Applicants will be notified in late May. Please check our site in the summer to learn more about our winners.