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SUBMISSIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR 2023

Semper Solaris

Scholarship

Investing In Our Future Generation!

Investing in our
future generations.

WHAT

Be awarded up to $3000 in scholarship funds!

HOW

Submit an essay on renewable, sustainbable, and/or solar energies

WHEN

Submissions have now closed but please check back in 2024!

Since 2012, Semper Solaris has been helping homeowners in California lower their energy bills with Solar Panels + Battery Storage, Roofing, Heating & Air.

Solar Energy

Solar Energy

Battery Storage

Battery Storage

Roofing

Roofing

Heating Air Conditioning

HVAC


Our focus has been set on investing in exceptional high school and college students who are dedicated to helping our planet by using alternative energy.

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Program Overview

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Have you ever been interested in alternative energy such as solar? Now’s the time!

Enter the Semper Solaris Scholarship essay contest and you’ll have a chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money towards your education.

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Semper Solaris has held contests for students interested in alternative energy since 2019, awarding over $10,000 in total prize money each year!

This year, we will award more than $20,000 to student winners including top prizes for college students at $3000.

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Semper Solaris is committed to aiding and awarding as many students as we can

However, due to the large number of applications and our limited resources, we are able to award only a small percentage of applicants each contest.

Semper Solaris solar panel globe logo

Program Overview

Black solar panel

Have you ever been interested in alternative energy such as solar? Now’s the time!

Enter the Semper Solaris Scholarship essay contest and you’ll have a chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarship prize money towards your education.

Semper Solaris has held contests for students interested in alternative energy since 2019, awarding over $10,000 in total prize money each year!

This year, we will award more than $20,000 to student winners including top prizes for college students at $3000.

Girl with glasses celebrating a win
Guy with notebook and backpack

Semper Solaris is committed to aiding and awarding as many students as we can.

However, due to the large number of applications and our limited resources, we are able to award only a small percentage of applicants each contest.

Questions? Send us an email at [email protected]

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Requirements

First Place College Award
Second Place College Award

Deadline: Closed

College Requirements

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Applicant must be a current freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student, or attending a military academy.

Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university between May 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023.

For College Applicants we’ll accept proof of your enrollment in the form of a college transcript, class schedule, or a letter from your institution. Your document should be in a non-editable format such as PDF, JPEG, PNG or JPG. We don’t accept 1-20 forms as proof of scholarship, acceptance letters, or deposit emails.

Applicants attending military academies are eligible for this scholarship.

See College/University Rules and Regulations for more details.

Topic Requirements

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Please answer the following question with at least 1,000 words: “How can solar and renewable energy help local communities?”

Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized.

Response must be at least 1000 words in length.

Spelling errors and/or written corrections (by anyone) found on the response will count against the final grade and should be omitted before submission.

First Place High School Award
Second Place High School Award

Deadline: Closed

High School Requirements

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Applicant must be a current senior high school student.

Applicants must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited high school between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.

For High School Applicants we’ll accept proof of your enrollment in the form of a class schedule, letter from your institution or photo of your high school ID with a valid expiration date. Your document should be in a non-editable format such as PDF, JPEG, PNG or JPG.

Applicants attending military academies are eligible for this scholarship.

See High-School Rules and Regulations for more details.

Topic Requirements

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Please submit 750+ words about “How do you see Solar Power changing our country in the future?”.

Essays will be judged on whether the student is able to argue for and justify his or her ideas on renewable energy.

Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized.

Essay must be 750 words in length.

Spelling errors and/or written corrections (by anyone) found on the essay will count against the final grade and should be omitted before submission.

COLLEGE APPLICANTS

First Place College Award
Second Place College Award

Deadline: Closed

College

Requirements

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Applicant must be a current freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student, or attending a military academy.

Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university between May 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023.

For College Applicants we’ll accept proof of your enrollment in the form of a college transcript, class schedule, or a letter from your institution. Your document should be in a non-editable format such as PDF, JPEG, PNG or JPG. We don’t accept 1-20 forms as proof of scholarship, acceptance letters, or deposit emails.

Applicants attending military academies are eligible for this scholarship.

See College/University Rules and Regulations for more details.

Topic

Requirements

Semper Solaris solar panel globe logo

Please answer the following question with at least 1,000 words: “How can solar and renewable energy help local communities?”

Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized.

Response must be at least 1000 words in length.

Spelling errors and/or written corrections (by anyone) found on the response will count against the final grade and should be omitted before submission.

HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

First Place High School Award
Second Place High School Award

Deadline: Closed

High School

Requirements

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Applicant must be a current senior high school student.

Applicants must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited high school between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.

For High School Applicants we’ll accept proof of your enrollment in the form of a class schedule, letter from your institution or photo of your high school ID with a valid expiration date. Your document should be in a non-editable format such as PDF, JPEG, PNG or JPG.

Applicants attending military academies are eligible for this scholarship.

See High-School Rules and Regulations for more details.

Topic

Requirements

Semper Solaris solar panel globe logo

Please submit 750+ words about “How do you see Solar Power changing our country in the future?”.

Essays will be judged on whether the student is able to argue for and justify his or her ideas on renewable energy.

Judges will look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized.

Essay must be 750 words in length.

Spelling errors and/or written corrections (by anyone) found on the essay will count against the final grade and should be omitted before submission.

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Contest Details

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Semper Solaris is a Veteran-Owned residential solar power installation company based in California that offers a variety of services including Solar + Battery Storage, Roofing, & Heating and Air. The company is known for hiring military veterans within the solar industry, as well as its focus on American culture in its marketing. Semper Solaris is dedicated to a world that runs on 100% renewable energy and has played a major role in California’s transition to solar energy.

Semper Solaris is also involved in many philanthropic initiatives, partnering with nonprofits such as Warrior Foundation Freedom Station to offer solar energy to veterans in need at no cost. Students are the future of solar energy’s advancement and Semper Solaris would like to offer multiple opportunities for a scholarship to students that can offer creative insights into the future of renewable energy.

Submit Your Essay On Renewable, Sustainable, And/Or Solar Energies

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Time Has Ran Out!
Submissions Have Closed!

Submit Your Essay On Renewable, Sustainable,
And/Or Solar Energies

Happy students
Time Has Ran Out!
Submisssions are closed but, check back in 2024!
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Academic Winners

COLLEGE APPLICANTS
Winner, 1st Place
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Fall 2023
Justin Davis

University of California, Davis
Winner, 2nd Place
Tania Soriano Photo
Fall 2023
Tania Soriano

New York University
Winner, 1st Place
Maxwell Edwards Photo
Summer 2023
Maxwell Edwards

Utah State University
Winner, 2nd Place
Robert Plaza Photo
Summer 2023
Robert Plaza

California State University San Bernardino
Winner, 1st Place
Emiliano Gonzalez Photo
Spring 2023
Emiliano Gonzalez

Georgia Institute of Technology
Winner, 2nd Place
Kareen Azma Photo
Spring 2023
Kareen Azma

The University of Texas at Dallas
Winner, 1st Place
Adeeb Chowdhury Photo
Winter 2023
Adeeb Chowdhury

Mt. San Antonio College
Winner, 2nd Place
Kate Wexell Photo
Winter 2023
Kate Wexell

University of Missouri-Columbia
Winner, 1st Place
Tanya Bahena Hernandez Photo
Fall 2022
Tanya Bahena Hernandez

University of Central Florida
Winner, 2nd Place
Adersin Vartanyan Photo
Fall 2022
Adersin Vartanyan

CSU Stanislaus
Winner, 1st Place
Christian Jamison Photo
Summer 2022
Christian Jamison

Georgia Institute of Technology
Winner, 2nd Place
Alexander 'Alby' Penney Photo
Summer 2022
Alexander 'Alby' Penney

Carnegie Mellon University
Winner, 1st Place
Ryan Cooper Photo
Summer 2021
Ryan Cooper

Tufts University
Biography
Winner, 2nd Place
Leon Masuda Photo
Summer 2021
Leon Masuda

University of California Irvine
Biography
Winner, 1st Place
Gil Ruiz Photo
Spring 2021
Gil Ruiz

Arizona State University
Biography
Winner, 2nd Place
Melonie Miller Photo
Spring 2021
Melonie Miller

Arizona State University
Biography
Winner, 1st Place
Tessa Stearns Photo
Winter 2020
Tessa Stearns

San Diego Community College
Winner, 2nd Place
Adele Gargiulo Photo
Winter 2020
Adele Gargiulo

Point Loma Nazarene University
Winner, 1st Place
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Fall 2020
Joshua Carter

University of California, San Diego
HIGH-SCHOOL APPLICANTS
Winner #1
Olivia Tasin Photo
2023
Olivia Tasin

Maranatha Christian School
Winner #2
Anisha Cheena Sait Photo
2023
Anisha Cheena Sait

DeBakery HSHP
Winner #1
Natalie Mantras Photo
2022
Natalie Mantras

St Anthony Village High School
Winner #2
Jaidyn Lodens Photo
2022
Jaidyn Lodens

Naperville North High School
Winner #1
Lucas Mosca Photo
2021
Lucas Mosca

Olympian High School
Winner #2
Thomas Holland Photo
2021
Thomas Holland

Deerfield High School
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQs

Where to turn when you need answers.

The Semper Solaris Scholarship is financial aid gifted to high school and college-aged students. Applicants submit an essay on renewable, sustainable, and/or solar energy to be considered. The scholarship is for students who are dedicated to helping our planet using alternative energy sources.

Yes, Community College Students are eligible to participate in the Semper Solaris Scholarship contest.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.

Yes! Homeschooled students are allowed to enter our essay contests. Please make sure to enter the contest for your current grade level. Instead of writing your school name and address on the form, please make sure to write "Homeschooled." If you’re not sure which contest you’re eligible for, feel free to email us at [email protected]

Yes! You can submit your essay before the deadline.

No, we will not accept essays once the deadline has passed.

Yes, as long as you were not previously a first-place winner.

Unfortunately, no.

No (but we highly encourage you to!). All awards are cash prizes. We place no restrictions on how the prize money is spent. Prize winners simply receive a check from us in the amount of their award.

Using sources to support your ideas demonstrates an understanding of the topic. Please cite your sources, and include a Works Cited page with your essay.

Yes, you may have your essay proofread. It is not plagiarism to have someone check your essay for spelling, grammatical or structural errors. However, it is plagiarism to have someone else write your essay for you, or if you use someone else’s words as though they were your own.

We will contact you. Winners will be announced on the Semper scholarship page and on social media.

No. You may submit one essay for each contest.

No, we will only accept essays on the provided topic. Any essays or submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be considered.

Yes. We will accept.

Please send your questions or comments about the contest to [email protected]. We should be able to respond within two to five business days (not including weekends).
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