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’ve awarded $1 million in scholarships to bright minds who have given back to their local community or who have overcome personal hardship. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Share your story.

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 2013-2014 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.

2012 Scholarship Recipents

Ten scholarships of up to $30,000 per year were awarded and 90 finalists received a one-time $2,500 scholarship.

Meet our top ten scholarship recipients:

  • Julian Alvarez
    Julian Alvarez
    Hayward, CA
    Plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communications.
  • Raymond Chan
    Raymond Chan
    Sacramento, CA
    Plans to attend Stanford University in mechanical engineering this fall.
  • Kara Davis
    Kara Davis
    Rohnert Park, CA
    Pursuing a psychology degree at Sonoma State University.
  • Lisa English
    Lisa English
    Bakersfield, CA
    Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental resources at Cal State Bakersfield.
  • Craig Martineau
    Craig Martineau
    Templeton, CA
    UC Santa Barbara
  • Erica McCray
    Erica McCray
    Angwin, CA
    Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work at Pacific Union College.
  • Marisa Monier
    Marisa Monier
    Sacramento, CA
    Plans to attend UC Berkeley this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in peace and conflict studies.
  • Nicholas Raber
    Nicholas Raber
    Alameda, CA
    Plans to attend UC Berkeley this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science.
  • Song Vang
    Song Vang
    Fresno, CA
    Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in deaf education and linguistics at Cal State Fresno.
  • Hunter Wright
    Hunter Wright
    Fresno, CA
    Plans to attend the University of Miami this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English.

How do I apply?

The scholarship launch is on January 24, 2013 and closes on February 28, 2013. Click here to apply.
 

Questions about the Bright Minds Scholarship? Contact us

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