According to the Department of Energy, the U.S. has the third largest offshore wind market capacity in the world. Over the next several years, the US has plans to significantly scale the offshore wind industry, including installing wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico that can power over 1 million homes in Louisiana. The growth of this clean energy industry will require a skilled workforce.
To fill this need, the Beach at UNO, launched the Wind Scholars Program. This program will award $5,000 scholarships to students interested in acquiring skills and knowledge in this important area of renewable energy and facilitate internships with industry partners to gain paid, practical experience.
The Wind Scholars Program was initially developed in partnership with the Dr. Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering and has expanded to include a Supply Chain Operations and Logistics track under the Henry Bernstein College of Business Administration.
Engineering Track
Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Track
This track is available to students from the following engineering disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Graduate Studies in Engineering
Each pathway requires scholars to take four (4) courses (a total of 12 credit hours) from a course listing cultivated by industry leaders to support the development of the industry’s workforce.
This track combines three courses from the ScOL Concentration within UNO’s College of Business Administration, an independent study course designed around the experiential Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC) from the Department of Energy, and a practical internship experience with an industry partner.
The 3 dedicated courses covering various aspects of supply chain management include:
- MANG 3402 – Operations Management
- MANG 4472 – Supply Chain Management
- MANG 4474 – Purchasing and Logistics Management
FAQs
What does the scholarship consist of?
Scholarship recipients will be awarded $5,000 to help cover the cost of the four required courses, and the Wind Scholars Program will assist in placing the student in a paid internship or work experience with a wind energy company.
How will the internship component be selected?
The number of hours and pay for the work experience will vary according to the company. The Wind Scholars Program will work to match students’ experience and work availability with the most suitable company.
How will the scholarship be paid?
Scholarship money will be routed to the student’s UNO account through the Office of Financial Aid. Students will be paid $1,250 per course and paid once proof of registration is submitted for the qualifying course at the beginning of each semester.
What is the time frame to complete the courses in the chosen track?
All courses and the work experience must be completed within a maximum of two academic years.
What if I have already taken some of the required courses in my track?
Great! Feel free to apply, the program will coordinate with you on the remainder of the courses and the work experience.
Are there any additional requirements for the program beyond the required coursework?
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program and maintain full-time student status to remain eligible. At the conclusion of each semester, students must submit transcripts documenting the successful completion of the course to be eligible to continue in the program.
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