At Chicago Scholars, we’re committed to helping students graduate debt-free or with as little student debt as possible, allowing them to get the best start in their journey after undergrad. Through partnerships with incredible individual and corporate Scholarship providers, our Scholars have access to life-changing opportunities as they matriculate to and through college.
Through our longstanding partnership with Invenergy, we’ve distributed eight Invenergy scholarships to students attending a four-year college or university who are passionate about pursuing a career in clean energy, in addition to opening the doors to internship opportunities for seven students.
Check out the reflection from Zandie Lawson, a senior at Denison University and Class of 2026 Scholar, who was a recipient of the Invenergy Scholarship:
“Receiving the Invenergy Scholarship has been a major milestone in my journey at Denison University, providing more than just financial relief it has offered the peace of mind that comes with being truly supported. Knowing that Invenergy invests in students dedicated to environmental stewardship has validated my passion for sustainability and empowered me to dream bigger. This security has been the foundation upon which I’ve built my college experience, allowing me to move past the stress of financial barriers and fully commit myself to the leadership and academic roles that define who I am today.
Because of this support, I’ve had the capacity to dive deep into my community and my studies. Since my freshman year, I have been incredibly involved, eventually rising to become the President of the African Caribbean Student Association, a Senior Docent and Interviewer for the office of admissions, and a Fellow for the Environmental Studies department. Beyond my professional and environmental pursuits, the scholarship has granted me the “luxury” of creative freedom; I’ve been able to pursue a minor in dance and perform with the Denison Dance Company over the course of my time at Denison.
My academic journey as a double major in Politics & Public Affairs and Environmental Studies has been equally fueled by this support. As a pre-law student, I am dedicated to pursuing a career in environmental and international law, a goal that was solidified during my time studying abroad in South Africa and Namibia. There, I had the invaluable opportunity to study social and environmental change firsthand while conducting research on green energy. I feel incredibly lucky to have matched with an organization like Invenergy that aligns so perfectly with my professional goals and my personal passion for protecting our global environment. This balance of environmental advocacy, campus leadership, and artistic expression would not have been possible without Invenergy’s belief in my potential.”
