Investing in Tomorrow’s Innovators
Ulteig is proud to support the next generation of innovators in engineering, technology, infrastructure and energy-related fields through our Lifeline Sector® Scholarship Program. By supporting students pursuing these fields, Ulteig is helping to strengthen the talent and expertise needed to build and sustain the communities we depend on every day.
Ulteig is pleased to expand the Lifeline Sector Scholarship Program this year, awarding eight scholarships across our four critical Lifeline Sectors: Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Two scholarships will be available in each sector, with qualified college students (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior) eligible for awards up to $7,500.
- 8 scholarships
- 4 critical Lifeline Sectors: Power, Renewables, Transportation, Water
- Awards up to $7,500
- Available for undergraduate students
Built on Purpose
These scholarships were created through Ulteig’s Gift of Giving initiative to invest in future professions who will lead the transformation of energy and infrastructure.
Key Dates
- Application Opens: August 20, 2026
- Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026
- Recipients Notified & Funds Disbursed: December 2026
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility
The applicant must be a current university/college undergraduate
(freshman, sophomore, junior or senior) student.
In addition, the applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate/bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Resilience, Sustainability & Environmental Planning
- Technology
- Other related fields aligned with energy and infrastructure
And the applicant must:
- Be a citizen of the U.S.
- Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
- Not receive more than 75% tuition reimbursement from other sources
- Complete the online application in its entirety
Requirements
The student is responsible for submitting all materials on time. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Applications must include:
- Completed digital application
- Two letters of recommendation
- College transcript / proof of enrollment
- List of school & community activities
- Essay responses covering personal impact, purpose in action and lifeline sector
Please note: Applicants who have a direct lineage to an active Ulteig employee are not eligible and will not be considered. This includes active employees’ children, stepchildren and/or grandchildren. Active Ulteig interns employed during the 2026 calendar year are also not eligible and will not be considered.
Students
Are You Ready to Shape the Future of the Energy & Infrastructure Industries?
Submit your application through the online portal
Please note: All scholarship entries are confidential and will only be reviewed by the Ulteig scholarship committee. Submissions will be redacted before reviewing to eliminate any bias. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How Recipients are Chosen
A Selection Committee reviews all applications and selects the recipients. The selection criteria are:
- Goals and aspirations in the energy/infrastructure industry
- Motivation to succeed
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Service to the community and school
- Academic performance
Scholarship awards will be announced in December 2026.
Obligations
Except for the requirements outlined in the formal scholarship application, no obligations will be imposed upon the student as a scholarship recipient. Similarly, other than payment of the scholarship, no obligations or liability are assumed by Ulteig.
Information such as schooling, achievements and career plans of recipients may be used by Ulteig for publicity purposes.
A Note on AI & Authenticity
We value authenticity. Your essays are where our Selection Committee gets to know you — your story, your thinking and your passion for engineering and infrastructure. While we understand AI tools are widely available, we ask that you limit their use to basic support only (e.g., grammar checks or brainstorming). The core ideas, reflections and writing in your essays must be your own original work. Submissions will be reviewed for authenticity, and essays that do not reflect a genuine personal voice may receive lower scores or be disqualified.
Frequently asked questions
Contact for Questions & Information
We are here to answer your questions and provide you with more information about our scholarship program. Reach out today!
Email: [email protected]
Please note: All communications between Ulteig and the applicant will be with the candidate only. All communications must include the applicant’s full name, email address and phone number. Please allow a 72-hour turnaround window for responses.