Wind Scholars Program (Emerging Energy Scholars)

Wind Scholars Program (Emerging Energy Scholars)

Program Purpose: Award scholarships to students interested in acquiring skills and knowledge in renewable energy (offshore wind) and facilitate internships with industry partners to gain paid, practical experience.

Background: Launched by the Beach at UNO in partnership with the Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering. Program recognizes the U.S. offshore wind industry growth and the need for a skilled workforce. Plans include installing wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico capable of powering over 1 million homes in Louisiana.

Available Tracks

Engineering Tracks:

Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Track:

Scholarship Details

• Award Amount: $5,000 per student
• Use: Covers cost of four required courses (12 credit hours total)
• Payment Method: $1,250 per course, routed to student's UNO account through Office of Financial Aid, paid upon proof of successful course completion
• Internship Component: Paid internship or work experience with wind energy company (hours and pay vary by company)

Eligibility Requirements

• Current UNO student in one of the eligible engineering disciplines or business track
• Maintain 3.0 GPA minimum throughout program
• Maintain full-time student status
• Submit unofficial transcript at end of each semester for verification
• Complete all courses and work experience within maximum of two academic years
• Prior completion of some required courses permitted; program will coordinate on remainder

Contact Information

• Contact: Blair Bourgeois
• Email: bbourgeois@thebeachuno.org

Program Status: Application period is currently closed (as of 2026-04-03)