Fred Haley Memorial Scholarship

The Geysers Geothermal Association (GGA), a non-profit trade association, which is comprised of the various companies that constitute the geothermal industry in Lake , Sonoma and Mendocino Counties is pleased to announce the availability of the Fred Haley Memorial Scholarship. There will be two (2) scholarships awarded to two (2) high school seniors whose parent(s) are directly involved and spend a majority of their working time in Geysers Geothermal work. Each scholarship will be for $1,500. The scholarship program is one of the ways the GGA endeavors to be of service to the geothermal community

Selection of recipients will be based upon the student's academic record, student activities, citizenship and an evaluation of the renewable energy related essay question. Please note that there is no formal application form for applying for this scholarship. Your application must include:

•  Current transcript through seven semesters of high school.

•  List of student activities including offices held.

•  List and brief description of all extracurricular and/or community activities. (Make sure home address is also included).

•  Statement of verification by the applicant's school counselor.

•  One-page statement (essay) by the applicant about their future goals.

•  Brief statement by the parent(s) describing their work relationship to The Geysers Geothermal Field.

•  One-page essay answering the following question. “What renewable energy sources could economically supplant fossil fuels for future power generation?”

Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2010 . Successful recipients will be notified by May 19, 2010 .

Applications or questions should be addressed to:

Scholarship Committee

Geysers Geothermal Association

P.O. Box 6501

Santa Rosa , California 95406

Winners of the 2009 GGA Scholarships announced!

The Geysers Geothermal Association has announced the award of the Fred Haley Memorial Scholarships.   These are two scholarships that are awarded every Spring to two high school seniors whose parent(s) are directly involved and have spent a majority of their working time in Geysers Geothermal related work. Each scholarship is for $1000. The scholarship program is one of the ways the GGA endeavors to be of service to the geothermal community.

The Geysers Geothermal Association is pleased to announce that Andrew R. Aviles and Nicholas J. Reed are the 2009 winners of these two $1000 Geothermal Industry Awards.  Andrew attended Cardinal Newman High School in Sonoma County, and Nicholas graduated  from Middletown High School in Lake County. Congratulations to you both!

Selection of the recipients was based upon the student's academic record, student activities, and citizenship and an evaluation of the renewable energy related essay question.