Brighten Your Future with the Flywheel Future Scholarship

At CleanChoice Energy, we’re dedicated to taking care of the communities around our solar farms. We’re also committed to supporting the next generation of leaders in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. To support these goals, we created the Flywheel Future Scholarship—a concrete way to reward and celebrate exceptional local high school students.

Join us in making a difference. Apply for the $5,000 CleanChoice Energy Flywheel Future Scholarship and share your vision for creating a better world through your community involvement and educational goals.

Applications are open until March 31, 2026!

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following:

A 500-1,000 word essay

A 2-3 minute video

Your academic transcript

A signed letter of recommendation from a teacher, community member, club leader, etc.

A headshot or photo

A signed release form

Your essay and video should include:

A description of your involvement in a community project that demonstrates your commitment to sustainability, clean energy, agricultural innovation, or any form of community service. Volunteering efforts of all kinds—whether they relate to environmental initiatives, social causes, or other community engagement activities—are more than acceptable and encouraged.
An example of how your work has created a positive impact in your community, fostering engagement, awareness, or sustainable practices.

Your video should:

Highlight your passion for community involvement and renewable energy (if applicable) and showcase your unique contributions.
Be creative and authentic—this is your opportunity to tell your story!

Scholarship Information

Eligibility

Open to current high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must be committed to attending a trade school, community college, or 4-year university after high school graduation.
Demonstrated involvement in community activities related to volunteerism, sustainability, renewable energy, or agriculture.

Selection Criteria

Academic, athletic, leadership, or other involvement throughout their high school career (community, clubs, volunteer work, etc.).
Awards and recognition at school, in the community, and/or through personal activities, and overall GPA.
The quality of the student's personal statement, with preference given to students planning to pursue a career in the renewable energy industry or a STEM-related major.
Creativity and quality of the required video.
The scholarship is awarded on an objective, non-discriminatory basis, with race, creed, color, sex, age, religion, and disability not being considered or evaluated.

Selection Process

Applications open November 1, 2025.
Applications are accepted through March 31, 2026.
An internal committee at CleanChoice Energy will review all applications and notify the winner via email.
The scholarship will be presented at the senior awards ceremony.

Scholarship Application Form

Apply below by March 31, 2026.

First name

Last name

Email address

High school

What are your plans after graduation?

In 2–3 sentences, tell us what the environment means to you. Why is it important to take care of it, and how does it show up in your life or community?

Link to video (instructions below)

Attach your essay

Attach your transcript

Attach your reference letter

Attach a headshot or photo

Attach your signed release form

You can download the PDF file below the "Submit" button.

By submitting this application, I confirm I am at least 18 years old.

By submitting this application, I confirm I am not yet 18 years old, and that my parent or guardian (listed below) has consented to my participation in this scholarship application.

Parent / Guardian Name (if applicable)

Release Form

Please download the release form below, sign it (or have a parent/guardian sign it if you are under 18 years old), and upload it in the application form above.

CleanChoice Scholarship Release Form

YouTube Instructions

Follow the below instructions to upload your video to YouTube.

Sign In: First, sign in to your YouTube account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create a Google account and then set up your YouTube channel.
Go to YouTube Studio: Once you're signed in, click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen and select "YouTube Studio" from the dropdown menu. This will take you to the main dashboard where you can manage your videos and channel settings.
Upload a Video: In YouTube Studio, you’ll see an icon that looks like a video camera with a plus sign on it, usually labeled "Create" or "Upload Video." Click on this icon, and it will open a new window where you can start the upload process.
Select Files: Click on the “Select files” button to browse your computer for the video file you want to upload. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file into the upload window. YouTube supports most common video formats, so your file should upload without any issues.
Adjust Settings: You can set the visibility of your video to Public, Unlisted, or Private. Public means anyone can see it, Unlisted means only people with the link can view it, and Private means only you and people you invite can see it. We recommend "Unlisted."
Save: Once you’ve filled out all the necessary information and your video has finished uploading, click the “Save” button. Your video will then be processed by YouTube, and it will go live based on the visibility setting you selected.