More Than $200,000 in College Scholarships Now Available from PG&E for More Than 150 Students in Northern and Central California
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PCG) has opened applications for college scholarships for students in Northern and Central California, with the deadline set for February 24, 2023. The program offers over $200,000 in awards, supporting diversity through its employee resource groups and engineering networks. Scholarships range from $500 to $6,000 and are aimed at fostering future leaders. Since 1989, PG&E has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships, funded entirely by employee contributions.
- More than $200,000 in scholarships available for over 150 students.
- Scholarships range from $500 to $6,000, promoting diversity and community leadership.
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Application Deadline is Feb. 24, 2023
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in Northern and Central California.
More than 150 awards totaling more than
These scholarships are awarded annually to help offset the cost of higher education. ERG and ENG scholarship winners will receive awards ranging from
PG&E ERG and ENG scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available on PG&E's website. To be considered for a scholarship, all applications must be submitted by Feb. 24, 2023.
"Many recipients of our ERG and ENG scholarships are the first in their families to attend college. These awards help develop our future leaders and breakthrough thinkers and are part of how we're living our purpose at PG&E—delivering for our hometowns, serving our planet, and leading with love," said Marie Waugh, PG&E Vice President, Chief Talent, Culture and Inclusion Officer.
"I do not have enough words to express my gratitude for the award, especially as a first-generation college student. I'm excited to see where my future education and experiences will take me. I couldn't be more thankful for your kindness in supporting my future," said Alexis Renihan, a 2022 Women's Network ERG scholarship recipient, who's majoring in dietetics at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Since 1989, PG&E's ERGs and ENGs have awarded more than
More than 10,000 PG&E coworkers belong to ERGs and ENGs. Each group helps further the company's commitment to serving its hometowns and growing coworker engagement.
PG&E's ERG and ENG scholarships are available through these 13 groups:
- Access Network (individuals with disabilities)
- Asian
- Black
- Latino
- Legacy (tenured coworkers)
- MEENA (Middle East, Europe, and North Africa)
- National Society of Black Engineers (STEM career coworkers)
- NuEnergy (newer coworkers)
- PrideNetwork (LGBTQ+ coworkers)
- Samahan (Filipino)
- Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (STEM career coworkers)
- Veterans
- Women's Network
In addition to the PG&E scholarships, the Pacific Service Employees Association (PSEA), a nonprofit mutual benefit organization serving PG&E coworkers and retirees, also provides scholarships for dependents of company coworkers.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit www.pge.com/ and http://www.pge.com/about/newsroom/.
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