PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAm

What trainings are eligible:

AEE Training Programs: There are many training programs available through AEE. Some are not Certification programs, but instead are courses on energy topics offering CEU’s/PDH’s. Others are Certification programs with the exam (and subsequent certification) as part of the training course. A full list of courses can be found on AEE’s online training catalog.

AEE Certifications: Obtaining Certification is encouraged but not required. Scholarship funds cannot be used to pay for exam or certification fees. A full list of AEE Certifications is below. More information can be found on AEE’s Certification webpage.

Awards for 2026:

• $5,000 total budgeted. Professional Development Scholarship requests will be awarded on a first-come first-serve AND merit-basis until budgeted funds are depleted.

• Up to 50% of AEE training program cost, capped at $1,000, will be re-imbursed upon the successful completion of the applicants training program. Remaining cost of training and travel (if applicable) is to be covered by individuals or employers.

• All Scholarships are at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee and WAEE Board of Directors.

DEADLINE: There is no firm deadline as applications are reviewed ad hoc throughout the year.