Students - Hydropower Foundation

Scholarship Application for students in 2-year programs

Midwest Hydro Users Group (MHUG) is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of dam owners, hydroelectric plant operators, developers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. Our mission is to promote safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally responsible hydropower in the Midwest by providing members with opportunities to learn, share information, and network with others in the industry.

This form is to be completed by the student.

All fields are mandatory.

To support students starting or early in their 2-year school careers

Examples of Applicable Programs:

Personal and School Information

First Name

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Last Name

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Address

Address Line 1

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Address Line 2

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City

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State

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Postal Code

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Country

Phone Number

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Enrolled College/Trade School/Apprenticeship Program

MUST BE in the Midwest, which includes: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

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Grade/Year Starting in the Fall

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Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

Permanent Resident

Program enrolled in

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What scholastic honors or distinctions have you received?

List up to three of the most significant extracurricular and community activities (sports, art, music, clubs, social or public service, etc.) in or out of school in which you have participated.

Include: Organization, Duties/Activities, Length of Time

List up to three of the most significant internships, research, and/or work experiences in which you have participated.

Include: Organization, Duties/Activities, Length of Time

Are you familiar with hydropower?

Yes

Do you have any personal ties to MHUG?

Yes

Please describe your experience with hydropower and your interest in pursuing a career in hydropower. Describe if you have an interest in pursuing a career in a specific area related to hydropower (such as operations, maintenance, and repair support, dive inspections, etc.), and include personal history and stories to demonstrate how your goals and passions align with MHUG's. This is our chance to get to know you!

Limit of 500 words.

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0/500

Transcript: A copy of an official transcript from your high school or your most recent semester of school must be sent with this application.

Application Appraisal: An Application Appraisal form is required from a recent advisor, coach, teacher/professor, or work/volunteer supervisor (this should not be a family member).

The student is responsible for submitting all materials on time. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. This application becomes complete and valid only when all the following materials have been received (please check to acknowledge):

Student Application (this form)

Appraisal Form

Copy of Official Transcript

Scholarship Application for students in 2-year programs

To support students starting or early in their 2-year school careers

Examples of Applicable Programs:

Personal and School Information

Transcript: A copy of an official transcript from your high school or your most recent semester of school must be sent with this application.

Application Appraisal: An Application Appraisal form is required from a recent advisor, coach, teacher/professor, or work/volunteer supervisor (this should not be a family member).

All required information must be received by February 28, 2026.