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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

The IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.  Thie program rewards high-performing undergraduate students interested in power and energy with financial support and real-world career connections.  

To Apply, Please See Attached Flyer!

If you have students finishing their degree this semester who are facing financial challenges, please encourage them to apply as soon as possible. Funding takes time to process, and seniors who wait too long may graduate before assistance can reach them. The sooner they apply, the better their chances of receiving support before the semester ends.

Last Mile is designed for exactly these moments: fast, flexible funding for juniors and seniors in tech, engineering, and computing facing unexpected financial barriers. No GPA minimum. Rolling admissions. Awards ranging from $595 up to $10,000.

 Who qualifies:

• Juniors and seniors within four semesters of completing a bachelor's degree

• Majoring in tech, engineering, or computing fields

• Facing financial challenges

• Attending a U.S. institution and residing in the U.S.

Students can apply at lastmile-ed.org/apply. Visit our Faculty Toolkit for ready-to-use templates, flyers, and graphics with QR codes.

 A quick mention in class or in an email could make the difference for a student on the verge of graduating. Thank you for helping us get the word out!

The WIA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships to those who identify as women, who are interested in a career in the aerospace field to pursue higher education degrees in engineering, math or science. Four merit-based awards of $5,000 each will be given to rising juniors and seniors in college, to be applied to the 2026-2027 academic year.

To be eligible for the WIA Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field and be a rising junior or senior working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science. An applicant must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application and must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, and plan to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year. Each applicant must have a college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must identify as female and be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident. Applications will be available around mid-February for the subsequent academic year.

The scholarship timeline is as follows:

Mid-February:    Announcement and call for scholarship applicants

June 16, 2026:    Application Deadline

Late July:    Scholarship recipients announcement

December 10, 2026:    Scholarship recipients honored at WIA Awards Dinner & Ceremony in Washington, DC.

Application: scholarship_app.pdf

A Career-Changing Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

 The IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative is now accepting applications for the 2026 cycle. This program rewards high-performing undergraduate students interested in power and energy with financial support and real-world career connections. 

We were able to award 244 students with the scholarship in 2025, and our goal is to sustain this growth. We need your help promoting this opportunity. 

What Selected Students Receive:

•  Up to US$10,000 toward education expenses.

•  Networking opportunities with industry professionals.

•  Direct connections to P&E companies and internships

 How You Can Help: Please see our 2026 Promotional Kit, featuring a flyer and sample email to share with eligible students. All info regarding the scholarship can also be found on our website. The link to the application can be found here. Deadline to submit applications is 30 April 2026.

 Eligibility:

•  Full-time undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

•  Pursuing a degree in an IEEE designated field (including Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physical Sciences, and more).

 •  Attending an ABET/CEAB-accredited university or college in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada.

•  Completion (or planned completion) of at least 3 courses related to power and energy.

•  U.S. citizen, Canadian citizen, or U.S. permanent resident.

 For questions, please contact m.tees@ieee.org. Thank you for your support! 

 Our mailing address is: 

IEEE Power & Energy Society 

445 Hoes Ln 

Piscataway, NJ 08854