Cordell Reed Trailblazer Scholarship Program

Scholarship America

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Apr 7, 2026

To provide scholarships to students pursuing engineering, technical, or energy-related degrees. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, a high school graduate, or a current undergraduate student residing in Illinois, Maryland, New York, or Pennsylvania; must be enrolled or plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school for the upcoming academic year; must intend to pursue a degree in any field of engineering or an energy-related or technical field. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academics, work experience, participation and leadership in school and community activities, unusual personal or family circumstances, statement of educational and career goals, essay, and online recommendation. How to apply: Applicant must complete the online application and submit current transcripts and copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040. Applicant must have an online recommendation submitted on their behalf. Focus: Energy-related areas; Engineering; Technology.

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