Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
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Overview
Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship Fund
Organization: Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) / Hydropower Foundation
Status: Active (annual scholarships began in fall 2017)
Geographic Scope: United States (accredited institutions)
Focus Areas: Education and professional development for women entering the hydropower industry
Fund Purpose
Established in 2015 to honor Julie A. Keil, a long-time colleague and mentor in the hydro-engineering industry. Julie was recognized for her contributions to balancing hydropower community interests with innovative environmental protection and enhancement programs.- Women only enrolled in accredited college, university, or technical school programs
- Major/Discipline: Must major in a discipline relevant to entering the hydropower industry
- Selection Criteria: Based on merit and financial need
Eligibility
What They Fund
1. Education Scholarships: For women enrolled in accredited institutions pursuing relevant hydropower industry disciplines 2. Event Attendance Grants: For women planning to enter the hydropower industry to assist with expenses to attend industry events- 2025: Doan Tran
- 2024: Lisa Witkowski
- 2023: Natalie Coash
- 2022: Chelsee Brumback
- 2021: Elise Brown
- 2020: LaRiyah Burnett
Recent Recipients
Donations
Tax-deductible donations accepted to support the scholarship fundHydropower Foundation Address:
200 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 320
Washington, DC 20001
Make checks payable to: Hydropower Foundation with "Julie Keil Fund" in memo line
How to Apply
Application Process
Step 1: Access the scholarship application through the NWHA website
Step 2: Complete the scholarship application form
Step 3: Submit application materials
Required Materials:
Timing: Annual application cycle; applications typically open in fall
Selection Criteria:
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