American Public Power Association

1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 1200
Washington, DC 20009-5715
Ph: (202)467-2900
Fax: (202)467-2910
URL:http://www.appanet.org

DEED Student Research Grant/Internships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Grant)

Purpose: To promote the involvement of students in studying energy-related disciplines in the public power industry, and to provide host utilities with technical assistance. Focus: Energy-related areas. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students studying in energy-related disciplines from accredited colleges or universities; must be willing to work in a state with at least one sponsor DEED member. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the scholarship criteria: (a) Broad applicability of benefits to public power systems; (b) Close involvement of the host utility in project monitoring, sponsorship, and guidance; (c) Major in an academic field related to the electric power or energy service industries; (d) Superior academic performance; (e) Special consideration to utilities who have not previously sponsored a student and to small utilities; (f) Educational and learning opportunities for student(s) in public power and utility field.

Funds Avail.: $4,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the information on the DEED Student Research Grant/Internship application coversheet available online; must submit the original signature of the student, utility authority and school official as well as other information requested in

required signature section; must have a single transcript of the student's academic record. Application form and other requirements must be sent to DEED Administrator, American Public Power Association, 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 1200, Washington, DC 20009-5715. Deadline: February 15 and October 1.