Planting the Seeds Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Empowering Energy Leaders Through Education

Let’s imagine a world powered by ingenuity, driven by energy efficiency, and absolutely responsible for the planet’s resources. This is not just a dream because the solutions to the current challenges are in the making, and by who? By one brilliant mind at the time.

los Fundación AEE recognizes the complex challenges of our energy landscape, which demand new generations of energy leaders equipped with cutting-edge knowledge. These leaders set themselves apart by innovative thinking, fueled by passion and commitment to a great and sustainable future for all.

The AEE Foundation Scholarship Program provides financial assistance, ignites students’ passions, fosters expertise from the AEE family, and helps clear the career path for future energy visionaries.

Fostering expertise from the Asociación de Ingenieros Energéticos family is a vital part of the AEE Foundation Scholarship Program because our AEE global energy leaders are the real inspiration for these students. One of those great leaders is Kristie Teoh, PE, CEM – Senior Energy Conservation Engineer at Cox Enterprises, who serves as the AEE Foundation Scholarship Chair:

“One of the greatest privileges I’ve had is serving as both the FAEE US Scholarships Chair and CWEEL Scholarships & Awards Chair – roles that have allowed me to be a bridge for passionate students ready to shape the future of energy efficiency and sustainability. It’s been incredibly rewarding to witness the innovation and heart these students bring—and it continues to inspire and energize my own work every day.” – Kristie Teoh, PE, CEM

Education is a great investment, and sometimes, global great minds are challenged economically to achieve their goals. That’s why the AEE Foundation Scholarship Program represents maybe the only opportunity for those who can’t afford higher education but are absolutely committed to educational excellence.

April 26: Deadline for Students to Apply

This is the deadline for global students to reach out to their local Capítulos AEE and apply for the 2025 FAEE Scholarship Program.  Please remember that all applicants MUST submit their applications in a single PDF format.

U.S. Students Application Checklist:

1. Check your eligibility
2. Fill out the Scholarship form: (U.S. Students Only)
3. Attach your current unofficial college/university transcript (it must show dates, student’s name, institution’s name, classes, credits, and grades).
4. Attach a 300-word essay indicating why you want to pursue a career in the energy industry, what are your personal goals and your REAL financial need.
5. Include two (2) recommendation letters from faculty members or other energy professionals.
6. Include supplemental documents that could be relevant to the Scholarship you are applying for.

International Students Application Checklist: (ONLY for current students residing and attending college/university outside the US)

1. Check your eligibility
2. Fill out the Scholarship form: (International Students Only)
3. Attach your current unofficial college/university transcript (it must show dates, student’s name, institution’s name, classes, credits, and grades). For non-English transcripts, please be aware that inglés translation of the student’s grades MUST be included (Note: it does not need to be an official translation, but must be impartial, and real to the grades provided in the original language. Any grade-related translation inconsistency will be considered as an error, and automatically the student application will no-longer be considered.
4. Attach a 300-word essay indicating why you want to pursue a career in the energy industry, what your personal goals are, and your REAL financial need.
5. Include two (2) recommendation letters from faculty members or other energy professionals.
6. Include supplemental documents that could be relevant to the Scholarship you are applying for (no more than 3 extra documents).

Let’s create amazing energy-efficiency futures together!

This article was written by priscila carbaugh, AEE’s Certification Renewal Director & Scholarship Director.