Energy Analysis and Policy Student Scholarship

The Energy Analysis and Policy Student Scholarships are awarded to well-qualified students who newly enroll in the Energy Analysis and Policy graduate certificate program. This includes the following scholarship opportunities:

• John Steinhart Scholarship in Energy Analysis and Policy
• David and Helen Nagel Scholarship in Energy Analysis and Policy

Eligibility Criteria

1. Students in graduate degree programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who are eligible to enroll in the Energy Analysis and Policy (EAP) certificate are eligible for the scholarships.
   a) Prospective, admitted, and incoming graduate students are eligible, contingent upon matriculating at UW-Madison in 2025. Admitted students are encouraged to apply by March 15.
2. Students must apply to enroll in the EAP certificate. Application can be found at https://go.wisc.edu/EAP-apply.
   a) On the EAP application form, students must provide any past transcripts (unofficial OK), a current resume/CV, and a brief statement of interest.
3. Students enrolled in EAP on or before January 1, 2025 are not eligible.

How to Apply
Students who apply to enroll in the EAP certificate during the application period will automatically be considered for one of the scholarships. Application can be found at https://go.wisc.edu/EAP-apply.

Donor Information

• John Steinhart Scholarship in Energy Analysis and Policy: Wes Foell is a retired UW professor and energy analysis and policy professional. He was a founding faculty member of the EAP certificate and has been a long-time champion of the program. Dr. Foell has requested that the 2025 scholarship be named in honor of John Steinhart, a UW professor of Geology and Geophysics who co-founded the EAP certificate and served as chair from 1983-1991.
• David and Helen Nagel Scholarship in Energy Analysis and Policy: David Nagel has over 35 years’ experience in the global energy industry. In December 2013 he retired as Executive Vice President of BP America Inc., and in 2014, Nagel founded the Lincoln Hill Group, which offers strategic advice to non-profits and small to medium enterprises. Nagel earned a B.S. in Chemistry and an MBA in International Finance, both at UW-Madison.

Award Information
Up to 16 scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to prospective, admitted, incoming, or current graduate students who enroll in the EAP program in 2025.

Applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee and will be awarded on the following criteria:

• Overall academic and professional excellence
• Demonstrated or planned enrollment in EAP courses (especially Env. St./PA/URPL 809 – Intro to Energy Analysis and Policy and Env. St. 909 – Professional Skills in Energy Analysis and Policy)
• Among excellent candidates, diversity in terms of department of graduate degree, professional interests, and country/state of origin will also be considered.

Graduate student awardees must

• Remain actively enrolled in a graduate or professional program and make progress toward completing the EAP certificate, typically over a 2-year period.
• Write a thank you letter to the donor. This process should be coordinated with the EAP academic coordinator and/or EAP engagement coordinator.
• Submit a headshot photo and short bio for publication on the EAP website and any other scholarship announcements.

Award Amount
Students will receive the $2,000 in two installments: $1,000 in the first semester, after enrolling in the EAP program and making progress toward one or more required EAP courses; and $1,000 in the semester in which they will complete the certificate requirements.

Deadline
Awards will be made over three selection rounds from March to September 2025. Applicants who are not selected in the first or second round will remain eligible for the third and final selection round. The application deadlines for each round are:

• March 15, with selection by April 1
• June 15, with selection by July 1
• September 15, with selection by October 1

About EAP
Energy Analysis and Policy (EAP) is a graduate-level certificate in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies that can be completed by students in nearly any graduate program at UW-Madison, usually without adding time or cost to their graduate degree program.

EAP’s interdisciplinary curriculum gives students the knowledge and skills needed to become leaders in industry, government, consulting, non-profits, and other roles in the energy field. The curriculum considers scientific, technical, economic, political, and social factors that shape energy policy formulation and decision-making. It examines topics in energy resources, market structures, public utilities, technology, linkages to the environment, demand for energy services, and public policy. Every EAP student also gains experience in designing, conducting, and communicating analysis for real-world clients in the energy sector.

Professional development is also a key focus of the EAP program. Activities in this area include a professional skills seminar, networking events, and small group field trips to professional opportunities.

Contact: EAP academic coordinator, Scott Williams (spwilliams@wisc.edu)