IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu proudly celebrates 44 of our Student Members who have been awarded the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative.
The IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative recognizes high-performing undergraduate students with an interest in the power & energy industry with scholarships and connections to real-world career experiences. PES Scholars receive up to US$10,000 towards education expenses, mentoring from industry professionals, and connections to internships.
NEW FOR 2025: IEEE PES is proud to announce that a wider range of undergraduate students will now be eligible to apply to become PES Scholars.
Undergraduate students pursuing a degree that falls under one of the IEEE designated field of interest are eligible to apply. This includes: Engineering, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Communications, Education, Management, and Law and Policy.
Applications for the 2026/27 Scholarship Plus Application Opens January 20th, 2026
Together, HKN and PES are cultivating the next generation of engineers who will drive advancements in sustainable energy, smart grid technology, and global infrastructure, reinforcing their shared mission to empower students and strengthen the future of the profession.
Congratulations to the 44 HKN students awarded the IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative, you are powering the future of energy!
Orion DeLisle – Clarkson University – 2026
Olga Diyamandoglu – Manhattan University – 2026
Paul Harrison – Manhattan University – 2027
Adam Hdaib – New Jersey Institute of Technology – 2027
Brett Morrison – Clarkson University – 2026
Matthew Nawn – Villanova University – 2025
Parker Sarge – Drexel University – 2026
Joaquin Tristan – University of Pittsburgh – 2026
Bryan Wagner – Drexel University – 2026
Jack Wasco – University of Pittsburgh – 2027
Jillian Zitcovich – University of Pittsburgh – 2025
Simone Borin – University of Virginia – 2026
Joseph Castagna – Florida International University – 2025
Taylor Davis – University of Kentucky – 2027
Spencer Goode-Kulchar – University of Kentucky – 2026
Preston Keith – University of Kentucky – 2026
Logan Liu – Miami University – 2026
Carter Moody – Clemson University – 2026
Elias Rooker – Christopher Newport University – 2027
Eric Sisson – Mississippi State University – 2026
Connor Zahn – Clemson University – 2027
Nicholas Ankrum – South Dakota State University – 2026
Deondre Blair – Kettering University – 2025
Cole Brown – South Dakota State University – 2027
Ian Gibson – Kettering University – 2026
Megan Kennedy – Michigan Technological University – 2026
Cyrus Nelson – South Dakota State University – 2027
Ethan Rice – Michigan Technological University – 2026
Cullen Aasmundstad-Williams – Colorado State University – 2027
Ameya Matele – University of Texas at Austin – 2027
Jaylen Nevins – Missouri University of Science and Technology – 2026
Evan Newcorn – Missouri University of Science and Technology – 2026
Caleb Parker – Texas A&M University – 2026
Nathan Pennybaker – The University of Tulsa – 2028
Molly Coonfield – Montana State University – Bozeman – 2027
Julia Dang – University of Washington – 2026
Christoph Heller – University of Washington – 2026
Kristine Locquiao – University of Hawaii at Manoa – 2026
Luke Oliver – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo – 2027
Diego Puerta – Arizona State University – 2026
Katerina Tchertkov – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo – 2027
Qaturi Vaughn – University of Washington Tacoma – 2026
Jose Colon – University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus – 2026
Denson Marrero – University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus – 2026
