Julie A. Keil Women in Hydro Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Timing: Annual application cycle; applications typically open in fall”
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Eligible organizations
- Women only enrolled in accredited college, university, or technical school programs
Geography
- Selection Criteria: Based on merit and financial need
Other requirements
- Major/Discipline: Must major in a discipline relevant to entering the hydropower industry
Overview
Organization: Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) / Hydropower Foundation
Geographic Scope: United States (accredited institutions)
Focus Areas: Education and professional development for women entering the hydropower industry
Fund Purpose
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.
Eligibility
- 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
What They Fund
- Education Scholarships: For women enrolled in accredited institutions pursuing relevant hydropower industry disciplines
- Event Attendance Grants: For women planning to enter the hydropower industry to assist with expenses to attend industry events
Recent Recipients
- 2025: Doan Tran
- 2024: Lisa Witkowski
- 2023: Natalie Coash
- 2022: Chelsee Brumback
- 2021: Elise Brown
- 2020: LaRiyah Burnett
Donations
Tax-deductible donations accepted to support the scholarship fund
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:
- Completed application form
- Evidence of enrollment in accredited college, university, or technical school
- Documentation of major/discipline relevant to hydropower industry
- Academic records (merit evaluation)
- Financial need documentation
- Personal statement or essay (likely, based on merit and need criteria)
Timing: Annual application cycle; applications typically open in fall
Selection Criteria:
- Merit (academic performance)
- Financial need
- Relevance of discipline to hydropower industry
- Commitment to entering hydropower industry
What Northwest Hydroelectric Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 1
- Total given
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Spokane, WA.
Example grants
Foundation for Water and Energy Edu · Spokane, WA
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- STEM education
- Workforce development
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