Information about the Fred Haley Memorial Scholarship is now available to schools in Lake and Sonoma Counties.

Attention High School Graduating Seniors:

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 one (1) scholarship awarded to a high school senior who has relatives that are directly involved and spend a majority of their working time in Geysers Geothermal field. The scholarship will be for $2,500. 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.

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

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

•  Brief statement by the applicant's relative 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 May 15, 2013 . Successful recipients will be notified by June 1, 2013.

Applications or questions should be addressed to:

Louis Capuano III

GGA Scholarship Committee

2455 Bennett Valley Rd. Suite A112

Santa Rosa , CA 95404