Apply for an HEA Scholarship

Applicant Information

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Applicant Phone Number(Required)

Applicant Email Address(Required)

Applicant Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Are your mailing and physical address the same?(Required)

Yes

No

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

HEA Member Name(Required)

First Last

*Person that purchases power at the applicant's residence. Member does not have to be the applicant or a relative, a landlord is sufficient.

HEA Member Number(Required)

Call with any questions about how to find your HEA Member Number.

Parent/Legal Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number(Required)

Name of High School(Required)

Which HEA Scholarship are you applying for?(Required)

HEA Academic Excellence Scholarship

HEA Scholarship for the Trades

HEA Returning Student Scholarship

Cumulative GPA(Required)

Chosen Field of Study(Required)

Institution and Campus Location (if known)

Will you have graduated high school on or before June 1, 2026?(Required)

Yes, I am a high school senior graduating on or before June 1, 2026.

Yes, I am a returning student who graduated 2+ years ago.

No, I am not eligible for a scholarship.

Personal Narrative

Q1. In 1,000 words or less, please tell us about how you spend your free time and any extracurricular activities you participate in. Include leadership experiences, any awards or honors you've received, and any skills you have developed through these experiences (sports, work experience, clubs or activities, etc...).(Required)

Q2. In 1,000 words or less, please compose a personal narrative that shares where you hope to be in 5 years. Include any career goals, plans to achieve these goals, or additional reasons why you believe HEA should award you a scholarship.

Scholarship Packet Checklist

To be eligible for consideration, a completed scholarship packet must include the following: Completed Application, Unofficial High School Transcript, Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, One (1) Recent Photo of the Applicant *If Applicant is Awarded Scholarship, Photo Will be Used in Public Announcements*, One (1) Photo Waiver Release Form (Linked on HEA Scholarship Webpage).

Unofficial High School Transcript(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Letter of Recommendation 1(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Letter of Recommendation 2(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Letter of Recommendation 3(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

One (1) Recent Photo of the Applicant(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

One (1) Completed Photo Waiver Release Form(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Applicant Signature(Required)

By signing in the space below, you are certifying that you are the person completing this application, and that all answers provided are true and correct to the best of your ability. You understand that any false answers or deliberate omissions may be grounds for rejection of your application and withdrawal of any award granted. Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, by 11:59PM.

Apply for an HEA Scholarship

2026 HEA Scholarship Application

Applicant Information

Personal Narrative

Scholarship Packet Checklist

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