WINDPOWER Fellowship
In general, the sponsorship is available to any woman who is interested in a career in the wind energy industry. Sponsorees are selected from all sectors of the wind industry including academic, service, maintenance, manufacturing, consulting, engineering, and finance.
Each year, Women of Wind Energy awards fellowships to women college students or recent graduates to attend the annual American Wind Energy Association WINDPOWER conference. The fellowship honors wind industry pioneer Rudd Mayer of Boulder, Colorado, who passed away in 2002.
The Rudd Mayer Memorial Fellowships support women to participate in WINDPOWER, attending seminars on current wind energy issues, viewing state-of-the-art technology, meeting women and men in the wind energy field, and connecting with employers about potential internships or permanent positions.
Application materials must include:
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Current résumé or professional vitae
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Essay (300-600 words) describing why the applicant is interested in the Fellowship, describing highlights of academic and work history, experience in wind and renewable energy, career goal, and reasons for attending the WINDPOWER 2010 conference and how attendance will benefit the applicant, her community, campus, or organization
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Unofficial academic transcript
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Complete contact information, including phone, email, and mailing address
The Fellowship covers the cost of travel to and from the WINDPOWER conference site, conference registration (and included meals), and lodging.
Additional expenses are not covered and are the responsibility of the recipient.