About the awards

Up to three (3) awards of $1,000 with an additional $1,000 gifted to the recipient's university will be awarded. These awards are offered as a means of acknowledging exceptional undergraduate students for their early efforts toward, and interest in, geothermal energy. Efforts could include research, outreach, and other related activities. University faculty can nominate students, or a student may self-nominate.

To be eligible for one of these awards, the candidate must be a third- or fourth-year undergraduate at an accredited academic institution at the time of nomination (Spring 2026) and must be a student member of Geothermal Rising (student memberships are $40 per year).  More info HERE.

In the case of faculty nomination, applications must include:

1. A letter from a faculty nominator describing the nominee’s work related to geothermal energy
2. A one-page reflective essay from the student describing their relationship to geothermal energy
3. One additional letter of recommendation

In the case of student self-nomination, applications must include:

1. A one-page reflective essay from the student describing their relationship to geothermal energy
2. Two letters of recommendation

Deadline!All applications and nominations must be received no later than Sunday, May 31st, 2026 by 11:59PST to be considered.