Arkansas Advanced Energy Association Launches “Power Players” Scholarship Program for High School Students
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) has launched Power Players, a new scholarship and leadership program for Arkansas high school students designed to build energy awareness, leadership skills, and community engagement.
Power Players is open to rising juniors and rising seniors from across the state and does not require prior experience in energy or technical fields. The program connects students with real-world learning opportunities focused on how energy powers Arkansas’s homes, schools, businesses, and communities.
Participants are eligible for a total of $2,500 in scholarship awards, including:
$1,000 Grand Power Player Award
$600 Energy Innovation Spotlight Award
$400 Community Leadership & Volunteerism Award
$300 Energy in Action Video Award
$200 Social Media Impact Award
“Energy is at the heart of daily life in Arkansas, powering our homes, schools, businesses, and communities,” said Ebony Mitchell, Director of External Affairs for the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association. “Power Players gives students a front-row seat to how energy decisions shape our economy and their future and shows them how their voice can help shape what comes next.”
From April through November, Power Players participants will attend select industry and community events, connect with professionals working in energy-related fields, and share what they learn through creative reflection projects and social media engagement. Students will develop leadership and communication skills while gaining exposure to careers and opportunities across Arkansas’s energy economy. Award recipients will be recognized at the emPOWER Arkansas Annual Meeting in November.
Applications for the Power Players program open on April 20, 2026 and close on June 1, 2026. Students from any Arkansas county are encouraged to apply. More information and the application are available at https://www.arkansasadvancedenergyfoundation.org/power-player.