Since our scholarship program first began in 2014, BluEarth has awarded nearly $140,000 to post-secondary students in Canada and the United States.
Our scholarship program is an important part of our commitment to giving back to the communities where we live, work and operate. In addition to financial support, this scholarship offers a unique opportunity for recipients to be paired with a BluEarth learning partner for the academic year to provide support and mentorship, while learning more about renewable energy.
Meet our 2025/26 scholarship recipients below.
Recipient of the Community Leaders Scholarship
Emmitt Carlson
Hello, my name is Emmitt Carlson. I am a first-year Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Calgary. I was born and raised in Claresholm, Alberta, a small agricultural community south of Calgary. Growing up around the agricultural industry, I saw how innovation, effective resource management, and economic stability are all interconnected. My first-hand experience with the need for constant innovation is what sparked my interest in studying business and in exploring the renewable energy sector as a meaningful career path.
I am honoured to be a recipient of BluEarth Renewables’ Community Leaders Scholarship. Not only does this award ease the financial stress of pursuing my education, but it also reinforces the idea that rural Canadians have a critical role in shaping the clean energy future of Canada. Through supporting my academic journey, this scholarship allows me to excel in my studies while pursuing new opportunities and gaining hands-on experience that will allow me to make positive, lasting impacts on society. As I continue my education and enter the workforce, I intend to expand and strengthen my network throughout Calgary’s innovative energy sector.
As I gain my CPA designation, I plan to ensure that companies within the renewable energy market have access to the skilled financial reporting teams they need. This expertise will empower renewable energy companies to be able to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible, expanding Canada’s clean energy market.
Program: Bachelor of Commerce
School: University of Calgary
Hometown: Claresholm, Alberta
Recipient of the Community Leaders Scholarship
Tiffany Chow
My name is Tiffany, and I am a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. Throughout my studies, I have maintained a 3.9 GPA while actively engaging in leadership, community service, and climate-focused innovation.
Receiving the BluEarth Renewables Community Leaders Scholarship is a meaningful honour that supports both my academic and personal goals. Financially, it lightens the burden of tuition and allows me to dedicate more time to extracurricular leadership and community initiatives. Academically, it reinforces my commitment to using finance as a tool for environmental and social impact. This scholarship encourages me to continue pursuing work that sits at the intersection of sustainability and business strategy.
My long-term goal is to contribute to the renewable energy sector by applying financial analysis, risk management, and data-driven decision-making to support organizations transitioning toward clean energy solutions. Through coursework, case competitions, and extracurriculars, I have developed strong analytical and operational skills that I aim to use to advance sustainable project development and climate-aligned investment decisions. These experiences strengthened my belief that meaningful climate action requires both systemic change and community leadership.
I am deeply grateful to BluEarth Renewables for investing in my journey and inspiring young leaders to build a cleaner, more resilient future.
Program: Bachelor of Financial Management
School: University of Waterloo
Hometown: Markham, Ontario
Recipient of the Community Leaders Scholarship
Zeyus Spenta
Hi everyone! My name is Zeyus Spenta, and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science at the University of British Columbia. Much of my work has centred on community leadership and sustainability, from supporting STEM outreach across British Columbia to developing a self-filtering water bottle that addresses clean drinking-water challenges in rural and Indigenous communities. These experiences have shaped my belief in using education and innovation to strengthen community well-being.
Receiving the BluEarth Renewables Community Leaders Scholarship means a great deal to me. It eases the financial pressures of post-secondary studies and allows me to focus more fully on my coursework, volunteer commitments, and leadership roles. I am especially grateful for the mentorship component, which provides an invaluable opportunity to learn more about the renewable energy sector. BluEarth’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental stewardship deeply resonates with me, as it aligns with the values that guide both my studies and my community involvement.
Looking ahead, I hope to contribute to projects and initiatives that strengthen sustainable infrastructure in our communities. Whether through supporting energy-based innovation, helping assess renewable energy potential, or working on strategies that integrate solar or wind solutions, I aim to make a lasting difference. I am truly thankful for this scholarship and the encouragement it provides as I continue learning, growing, and contributing to initiatives that support a more sustainable future.
Thank you, BluEarth Renewables!
Program: Bachelor of Science, Global Resource Systems
School: University of British Columbia
Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Recipient of the Indigenous Peoples Scholarship
Alysa Lee
I am currently studying at Nipissing University, where I am majoring in Accounting and Human Resources with a minor in Legal Studies. My program has helped me develop strong skills in financial management, leadership, and understanding the laws and policies that guide organizations. I plan to use these skills to support sustainable development and play an important role in the growing field of renewable energy. Receiving this scholarship means so much to me. Financially, it takes a lot of pressure off and gives me the chance to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about balancing school and work. It also encourages me to keep pushing forward, knowing that others believe in my potential. In the long run, I hope to use my education to support renewable energy projects from behind the scenes.
Clean energy relies not only on technology but also on strong financial planning, good workplace culture, and careful attention to rules and standards. I want to help organizations build those systems, whether that means managing budgets for green initiatives, supporting training for clean energy careers, or making sure projects are run ethically and responsibly.
This scholarship gives me the chance to move forward with more confidence and focus. I am truly grateful for this support and excited to continue building a career that contributes to both my community and a more sustainable future.
Program: Bachelor of Commerce
School: Nipissing University
Hometown: Cache Creek, British Columbia
Recipient of the Indigenous Peoples Scholarship
Karter Harry
I am an engineering student at the University of British Columbia with a deep interest in innovation, sustainability, and community-focused design. My fascination with how things work, from cameras to architecture to rockets, has shaped my path, but it was my experience working for three summers at Spirit Works, an Indigenous company creating authentic cultural products, that helped me discover my passion. While I enjoyed sanding Bentwood Boxes, working with jewelry, and assisting with creative projects, I realized that my love of woodworking stemmed from a broader passion for design, problem-solving, and building practical solutions. This, coupled with my connection to Indigenous culture, specifically environmental stewardship, led me to pursue engineering at university, with specific consideration towards renewable energy and sustainable technologies, to benefit the environment and local communities. I envision university as a threshold to create meaningful impact, as its resources offer the ability to make a big change in renewable energy, as I get to learn about it in individual classes, while speaking to professors, joining clubs, and more, building the foundation to make significant environmental changes in the future.
This scholarship significantly reduces the financial burden related to tuition, textbooks, and living expenses, allowing me to spend more time and energy on my studies and on meaningful engagements like clubs, volunteering and other miscellaneous ventures. In short, it would help me make the most of my education and continue building the skills and relationships that will allow me to make a positive difference in the world.
Program: Bachelor of Engineering
School: University of British Columbia
Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Recipient of the Indigenous Peoples Scholarship
Jalen Herring
My name is Jalen Herring and I’ve been a resident of Laveen, Arizona my entire life. I am currently a junior in the Honors College at the University of Arizona majoring in Communications. This scholarship is a great help to me financially and my academic goals. I am trying to graduate debt free and this scholarship helps me to achieve that goal. I worked for several years and saved for college but my savings have quickly been depleted. I have to live away from home and living expenses are very expensive I am a full-time student who is active in my community. I volunteer with various organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, my church and youth sports. I would like to one day be a journalist reporting on culture and the world. This will be a dream to learn about different cultures and how they are affected by their environment.
I am a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation. All four of my great grandparents were born in Oklahoma, where my tribe is located. I live within two miles of the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona. I have many influences of Native American culture living in Arizona. I have attended many conferences and I was a member of my school Native American program. In 2022, I was selected to play in the Indigenous Football Bowl in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was a life changing experience for me learning about different Indigenous cultures in the US and Canada, in addition to playing my favorite sport, football.
Thank you for the opportunity to further my education.
Program: Bachelor of Communications
School: University of Arizona
Hometown: Laveen, Arizona
Recipient of the Indigenous Peoples Scholarship
Darius Sam
My name is Darius Sam. I am 25 years old and currently in my fourth year of the Interior Salish Linguistics program at UBC Okanagan. I grew up between the Rocky Pines Indian Reserve and the Douglas Lake Indian Reserve, where I was raised in a very traditional way. Those teachings shaped who I am and continue to guide the work I do today.
Studying Interior Salish languages has become a major part of my life. I care deeply about language revitalization, cultural preservation, and creating opportunities for future generations to connect with their identity. My goal is to support long-term language renewal efforts that honour the knowledge and leadership of our Elders while helping young people feel proud of who they are.
Outside of school, I have been involved in a variety of charity and community projects over the years. Whether it is fundraising, supporting youth programs, or helping with community initiatives, I try to give back in a meaningful way. Contributing to the wellness of my communities is something that has always been important to me.
I hope to continue using what I learn to build strong connections between traditional knowledge and education. In the long run, I want to play a positive role in keeping our languages alive and to be someone younger people can look up to.
Program: Bachelor of NłeɁkepmx Language Fluency
School: University of British Columbia
Hometown: Lower Nicola, British Columbia
Recipient of the Renewable Energy Trades
Holden Breault
My name is Holden Breault, I study the Wind Turbine Technician Program at St. Lawrence College in Kingston Ontario, and I’m the proud recipient of the BluEarth Renewables’ Renewable Energy Trades Scholarship. For the past four years, BluEarth has been a regular part of my life during the summer months as a summer student. They’ve helped me learn valuable workplace lessons, earn money, experience other job fields and ignite a passion for the electrical and renewable energy industry. It means a lot to me that through the winter months, once again I’m able to thank BluEarth for being a change-maker in my life.
Receiving this scholarship changes everything about my life, burdens like textbooks, food, cost of living and car related expenses feel more manageable. With this honor, I’m continuously inspired to work harder to prove I am worthy of this scholarship, as I understand there are so many hard working and brilliant students that share my goals, aspirations and love for renewable energy. Along with the financial support, I am very excited to receive mentorship from a BluEarth employee. I believe listening and asking questions is the best way to learn and through the knowledge and experience of a professional, I’ll be in great hands and that much closer to achieving my goals and hopefully building a career with BluEarth, and in the renewable community.
Program: Wind Turbine Technician Program
School: St. Lawrence College
Hometown: Napanee, Ontario
Recipient of the Renewable Energy Trades
Julian Costigan
I am currently a first-year student in the Wind Turbine Technician program at St. Lawrence College. Before then, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in French and Mathematics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Upon finishing my program at SLC, I’d like to work as a wind technician in Canada first, and then potentially working overseas as a travelling technician. Once I have gained enough experience in the renewable energy industry, I plan to return to Newfoundland to try and help push for the development of a bigger wind energy sector, one of Newfoundland’s most abundant natural resources. This scholarship will help me achieve this by paying for my schooling, easing my financial load, and allowing me to focus on my studies. I’m grateful to have been chosen for this scholarship, and hope to pay it back someday by working in our country’s green energy sector.
Program: Wind Turbine Technician Program
School: St. Lawrence College
Hometown: Kingston, Ontario
Recipient of the Renewable Energy Trades
Austin Deveaux
My name is Austin Deveaux and I am currently enrolled in my first year of Fanshawe College’s Welding & Fabrication Technician Co-op Program. I have been interested in the trades industry since I started high school and was lucky enough to get a co-op placement at a welding company for two semesters and fortunate to have them hire me for a summer job to help me earn money for my college education. It was at this workplace where I learned how in demand people with welding skills are needed in the energy industry. I have set a goal to obtain the skills I need to start a career as a welder in the energy industry. I know that the renewable energy industry has a big role in providing clean sources of energy and I hope that I will get to be a part of this growing industry.
The money that BluEarth Renewables is providing me with this scholarship will help focus on my education at Fanshawe College and to obtain all of the certifications that I need to quickly start my career as a welder in this industry. Thank you very much for helping get my career started.