emPOWERing Scholarships
The Gulf Coast Power Association is committed to developing the next generation of energy industry professionals. Through strategic partnerships with regional transmission organizations, educational institutions, and industry leaders, GCPA supports workforce development and educational initiatives across the Gulf Coast region.
The Gulf Coast Power Association is committed to developing the next generation of energy industry professionals. Through strategic partnerships with regional transmission organizations, educational institutions, and industry leaders, GCPA supports workforce development and educational initiatives across the Gulf Coast region.
Important: GCPA does not provide direct scholarship funding to individual students and does not have a scholarship application process. Our programs are administered through partner organizations as described below.
GCPA provides funding for scholarships administered by MISO, SPP, and ERCOT. Each year, these regional transmission organizations identify 4-5 recipients from among their student interns who demonstrate exceptional promise in the energy field. Selected interns receive GCPA-funded scholarships to support the completion of their college or university education.
How to Apply: Students interested in this scholarship opportunity should pursue internship positions directly with MISO, SPP, or ERCOT. Scholarship recipients are selected by the respective RTO from their intern pools.ACES is an early career talent recruitment program offering education, exposure, and collaboration opportunities for students interested in the energy and utilities industry. Launched in 2022 through a partnership between MISO, SPP, and Entergy, the program has expanded to include ERCOT and PJM.
Rising juniors and seniors from partner colleges and universities are invited to attend ACES, where they participate in educational sessions, networking opportunities, and team competitions. To date, more than 60 students have participated in ACES, and many have been placed in full-time roles with one of the partnering RTOs or other energy industry companies.
GCPA funds competition awards for the winning teams at ACES events.
Learn More: Visit theacesexperience.com for program details and information about participating institutions.GCPA provides funding for scholarships administered by MISO, SPP, and ERCOT. Each year, these regional transmission organizations identify 4-5 recipients from among their student interns who demonstrate exceptional promise in the energy field. Selected interns receive GCPA-funded scholarships to support the completion of their college or university education.
How to Apply: Students interested in this scholarship opportunity should pursue internship positions directly with MISO, SPP, or ERCOT. Scholarship recipients are selected by the respective RTO from their intern pools.GCPA is proud to support STEM programming at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders in Austin, Texas. As the Title Sponsor of the ARS Classic, GCPA contributes annually to support the school's mission of preparing young women for success in higher education and beyond. Proceeds from the ARS classic directly support STEM-focused curriculum at the Ann Richards School.
Through our partnership with the Ann Richards School Foundation, GCPA provides additional funding to emPOWER young women to explore and consider careers in the energy industry.
Learn More: Visit annrichardsschool.org/ars-classic for information about the ARS Classic.
