The RMEL Foundation was incorporated on May 5, 1999 and received its 501(c) 3, IRS non-profit,
tax-deductible status on March 3, 2000. The RMEL Foundation’s purpose is exclusively to promote careers in the electric energy industry, especially to students.
Scholarships
The RMEL Foundation provides scholarships to deserving and qualified college students focused on engineering or curriculum related to the electric energy industry with the intent of encouraging college students to pursue a career in the electric energy industry.
RMEL also provides scholarships to those pursuing an electric industry position certificate or associate degree at a college (community college, 4-year college or a 4-year university).
Scholarship Details
Applications are typically received in January, February and March. Recipients are chosen and notified in April. Awards are for the next September school year.
Selection criteria are
1.) Goals and aspiration in the electric energy industry
2.) Motivation to succeed
3.) Service to community and school
4.) Academic ability
Applications are available at www.RMEL.org or by calling RMEL.
Fundraising
To fund the scholarships and grow the endowment, the RMEL Foundation accepts both corporate and individual donations. Funds are also raised from the RMEL Spring Electric Energy Conference golf outing and the Silent Auction held in conjunction with the Fall Convention. Named scholarships are also given each year. Contact RMEL to have a Foundation Scholarship awarded in your company name.