Scholarships
WiNUP believes in doing all it can to help those within the industry with their educational pursuits. To help professionals in the industry, WiNUP offers two scholarships each year to students engaging in graduate work toward an advanced degree in any phase of electrical energy.
The Julia Kiene Fellowship in Electrical Energy is a
grant of $2,000 annually. This fellowship was named for a past president of
the organization who serves as an inspiration to young men and women who
pursue careers in the electrical industry. During her long, diversified
career, she taught home economics, served as Home Editor of Capper's Farmer
and retired from the Westinghouse Corporation. Ms. Kiene served on the Board
of Directors for the parent organization, The Electrical Women's Round
Table, Inc., for many years.
The Lyle Mamer Fellowship is a grant of $1,000
annually. It is named for Lyle Mamer who served as an Associate Professor at
the University of Tennessee College of Home Economics for 35 years. She
taught household equipment, home management and demonstration techniques.
She was an active member of several professional
organizations, including WiNUP. She will long be remembered for her strong
dedication and worthy contributions to the electrical industry.
Each year, WiNUP also offers educational assistance to one of it's members.
The Member Scholarship annually gives $500 to a member
of WiNUP who desires to further his/her education in the industry.
Please note: scholarship funds will be paid directly to your university.