Scholarship Application

POET Never Satisfied Scholarships are open to high school or college students enrolled for Fall Semester 2022 in any two- or four-year post-secondary school, regardless of major or GPA. Never Satisfied Scholars receive up to $5,000 each, and will have the opportunity to receive a hands-on networking and learning experience with the POET team.

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Applicant Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Permanent Street Address

City

State

Zip

What do you consider your hometown? (City + State)

Which statement best describes your grade level as of Fall Semester, 2022?

I will not yet be attending college in the Fall of 2022. I will be a college freshman in the Fall of 2022. I will be a college sophomore in the Fall of 2022. I will be a college junior in the Fall of 2022. I will be a college senior in the Fall of 2022. I will be a graduate student in the Fall of 2022. Other
School you plan to enroll in for Fall Semester 2022:

What state is the school located in?

Estimated College Graduation Date

Major

Current GPA

If your school uses a scale other than 4.0, please convert this value to a 4.0 scale.

This is my high school GPA. This is my post-secondary (college) GPA. Other

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We envision and work every day toward a more sustainable world; a world where we no longer take from our planet, but rather use its enormous ability to regenerate. Where we no longer rely on fossil fuels, but rather get what we need from the surface of the Earth. Tell us why you believe POET’s mission is important and how you think the biofuels industry can collaborate with other Never Satisfied individuals (like you) and companies to fight climate change and create a greener future. (350 words)

Being Never Satisfied doesn’t just mean you don’t settle for “good enough.” It means you are willing to break down barriers and overcome obstacles to achieve your goals. Tell us about a time when you were challenged by adversity and turned that challenge into an opportunity. (350 words)

At POET, we support those who strive to change the world – the trailblazers, innovators, dreamers, and doers. What is one problem or opportunity you see in the world, and how do you plan to use your education and career path to have an impact on it? (500 words)

Video URL (Optional)

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I am a US citizen.

OPTIONAL: If you have a parent, spouse, sibling, aunt/uncle or grandparent who works at POET, you are eligible for the internal scholarship award. If you would like to be considered for the internal scholarship, please enter the name of your qualifying family member below:

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Thanks for your interest in the 2021-22 Never Satisfied scholarship!

Applicant Eligibility

Any individual who will be enrolled in a full-time, undergraduate degree program at a two-year or four-year university, college or technical school located in any state within the United States of America during the upcoming academic year
No specific degree program requirements
No minimum GPA
U.S. Citizen

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To officially submit your application, please provide the following:

Basic Contact Information
Educational Information
Answers Three Essay Questions

APPLICATION ENHANCEMENTS
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