Tribal Energy Alternatives Scholarship Program

Applications are closed

The Tribal Energy Alternatives Scholarship program is a $5,000 scholarship for federally recognized tribal members attending an accredited Tribal College or public/private college/university with experience and knowledge about their tribal community, environmental justice issues, and a passion for learning about the renewable energy industry. This scholarship is open to all majors but there must be a strong demonstrated connection between an applicant’s  educational pathways or goals and renewable energy.

As a part of the TEA  scholar program, you’ll have learning opportunities such as:

• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with the Tribal Energy Alternatives team
• Opportunity to learn more about Tribal renewable energy and energy sovereignty
• Networking and connections within the solar industry

Scholarship Timeline

• Applications will be launched in the Spring time of 2026 and scholarship selections will be made within a month of the scholarship deadline

Eligibility and Requirements

• Enrolled in a federally-recognized tribe
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited Tribal College or public/private institution.
• Applicants must Demonstrate strong interest in renewable energy, sustainability or environmental justice/policy.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Renewable Energy Training Scholarship Program

Applications are open!

Tribal Energy Alternatives will be offering scholarships up to $1,500 for tribally enrolled members that are accepted or enrolled in training programs and have a career interest in renewable energy. These training programs can include vocational, technical, trade school and renewable energy training programs hosted by organizations. Funds are available on a rolling basis until exhausted for the year. Funds are meant to be flexible and used to fit your needs for support. Some examples of how funds may be used are living expenses, transportation, supplies, books, fees and childcare.

Scholarship Timeline

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds for the year are exhausted.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Enrolled in a federally-recognized tribe
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be accepted or enrolled in a training program, vocational program, technical or trade school. Applicant goals must be directly related to the renewable energy industry