Granville County high school seniors who want to pursue careers in renewable energy and STEM-related careers are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship program from a Durham solar energy company.

Cypress Creek Renewables will award 35 Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarships, which can be used for tuition, books, materials for two-year or four-year programs at universities and community colleges.

Seniors who will graduate this year from any school in Granville County are eligible to submit applications; the deadline to submit is April 1, 2024.

Find the application at https://ccrenew.com/scholarships/.

The biggest requirement for the application is the creativity of the short, 1-minute video requirement on “How Renewable Energy Affects my Future,” which can be created using a cell phone.

This scholarship could be for a traditional student seeking a 4-year degree, but it’s also for students looking to fund their training in a trade school or certificate program. There is no minimum GPA or ACT/SAT score because students will be evaluated wholistically.
According to information on the Cypress Creek webpage, “scholarships will be granted to students pursuing 4-year, 2-year, or certificate programs at an accredited community college or university. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in a career in the renewable energy industry or a STEM-related field but all eligible students are welcome to apply.

Proof of enrollment will be required prior to fund dispersal, and scholarships will be paid directly to the college or university.
There are three other N.C. counties included as well as is among four counties in North Carolina selected to participate; 23 other counties in 10 other states also are included.