NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation Scholarship Grant

NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

Overview

Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year. Native Forward Scholars Fund members of federally and state-recognized Tribes as well as first and second-generation descendants. However, Native Forward Scholars Fund scholarship opportunities have different Tribal eligibility requirements and can be determined by submitting a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation Scholarship The purpose of the NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation scholarship, in partnership with NextEra Energy Foundation, is to provide financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and pursuing degrees with a focus in environment, energy, cultural sustainability, or a major in a STEM or STEM-related discipline. Native American students pursuing degrees that prepare them for the renewable energy workforce are encouraged to apply. This program will award 16 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. This opportunity is a need-based award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must hold a current GPA of 3.0 or higher.Degree-seeking students must be attending an accredited institution full-time in the U.S.All applicants must be able to demonstrate Tribal affiliation through a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC).We fund American Indians and Alaska Natives who are enrolled in U.S. federally recognized Tribes or state-recognized Tribes.Individuals who can verify descendants of American Indian or Alaska Native lineage from Tribes are also eligible for funding through Native Forward Scholars Fund.