A1 SolarStore is excited to announce the second edition of its Solar Scholarship, offering a total of $2,000 in tuition for three winners pursuing green energy programs of their choice. Engineering students at North American universities are invited to submit essays about their clean energy projects by January 1, 2025.
Scholarship Details
The Solar Scholarship aims to make green energy more accessible, as noted by A1 SolarStore CEO Alexey Kruglov: “We believe the world needs more engineers to teach it how to use renewable energy efficiently.” This year’s essay prompt encourages students to showcase their clean energy projects, demonstrating that impactful solutions can come without million-dollar budgets.
Application Process
Applicants must submit an essay detailing a clean energy project they have undertaken or planned, with a focus on addressing climate change. The scholarship application deadline is January 1, 2025, and winners will be announced on March 15, 2025. Interested students can apply on the A1 SolarStore Scholarship page.
Organizers and Jury
The scholarship is organized by A1 SolarStore in collaboration with Setpile, a platform for solar professionals. The jury includes notable experts such as Dr. Joshua M. Pearce, John M. Thompson Chair in IT and Innovation; Anne Fischer, Senior Editor at PV Magazine USA; and Andrei Gorichenskii, Senior Editor of A1 Solar Magazine.
Previous Success
The inaugural A1 Solar Scholarship ran from October 2023 to March 2024, attracting over 270 applicants from 41 states and more than 100 educational institutions. The winner, Michael Schoff from Dartmouth College, received a $1,000 award for his studies in Electrical Engineering focused on renewable energy and climate engineering.
Conclusion
The A1 Solar Scholarship continues to foster innovation and education in the renewable energy sector, supporting the next generation of engineers dedicated to combating climate change.
