Purpose
The IEEE PES G. Ray Ekenstam Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of G. Ray Ekenstam and his professional career in the fields of power engineering and industry applications. The Scholarship Fund awards, on an annual basis, a scholarship to a qualified undergraduate student who seeks an electrical engineering degree in the field of power or a related discipline, from an accredited US university or college. The annual selection of scholarship recipients will be administered by IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES).

Prize
The Scholarship Fund will be used to fund on an annual basis the following annual expenses: A maximum of US$5,000 for one student for school expenses (tuition, books, student fees) IEEE Student Membership for twelve months for one student

Funding
The gift of US$100,000 from Elizabeth Moore will be used for the establishment of the G. Ray Ekenstam Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund will be administered as a new fund held by the IEEE Foundation.

Eligibility
Scholarship Candidate must: Be a U.S. citizen; be enrolled as a full-time student in electrical engineering at an accredited university or college and inside the U.S. (no distance-learning or on-line course students are eligible); and have completed freshman year in an electrical engineering program at an accredited university or college residing in the U.S.

Consideration will be afforded to scholarship applicants who are disabled veterans of war or are honorably discharged as U.S. veterans.

No relatives of current members of the IEEE Board of Directors, the IEEE-PES Governing Board, the IEEE-PES Awards and Recognition Committee, the G. Ray Ekenstam Memorial Scholarship Committee, or IEEE staff may be candidates or nominate or endorse candidates for this Scholarship. Eligibility and Selection process shall comply with procedures and regulations established in IEEE and society governing documents, in particular with IEEE Policy 4.4 on Awards Limitations.

Basis for Judging
Selection criteria will be based on evaluation of the following criteria: Evidence of maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Two referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate the applicant‟s academic accomplishments (e.g., professor, administrator, employer, internship organization).

Presentation
No specific presentation is necessary, however, award presentation may be made at PES General Meeting if recipient indicates intention to attend.

Deadlines
Submissions must be postmarked no later than 31 January to be considered for this year's scholarship.

Nomination Form in PDF.