“I was extremely honored to be a recipient of this award to continue my dedication to academic excellence in college,” said Abigail Bence, 2023 Innovation Scholarship recipient and Central College (Pella, IA) student. “I can further my education and give back to my community once I begin my career in physical therapy. I am thankful to Alliant Energy for your confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals.”
Applicants will write an essay that identifies a problem in their community and presents their own innovative solution using science, technology, engineering and/or math.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on essay content, participation in leadership roles, volunteer work, community service, activities and grade-point average.
Applicants must be enrolled in their first full-time program at an undergraduate school. They also must be less than 25 years old and either a dependent of a current Alliant Energy customer or a customer themselves.
Students can submit applications to the Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship Program online. The deadline is Feb. 15, 2024.
In addition to Innovation Scholarships, several scholarship opportunities are available through Alliant Energy’s partner schools that aim to empower students to pursue careers in the energy industry. Find more information on the Innovation Scholarships, as well as a full list of scholarships Alliant Energy offers, here.
In 2023, over 100 students received scholarships from Alliant Energy. These contributions totaled more than $136,500 to offset tuition costs and student loans.
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