Florida Power & Light Company recently announced it will provide students with an opportunity to apply for a scholarship for career advancement in STEM fields.

Up to 10 diverse graduating high-school seniors involved in the NextEra Energy Scholarship for Students in SECME (science, engineering, communication, mathematics and enrichment) programs will be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000. 

The scholarship offers $5,000 per year, renewable for up to three years or until the recipient earns a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first. The recipients of this scholarship must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Qualified applicants must have at least one year of experience in a SECME program in one of the following counties: Brevard, Broward, Escambia, Flagler, Hendry, Manatee, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, Seminole or Volusia. 

Interested students can visit FPL.com/education and click on “scholarships and funding” for details and for a link to the application. Applications will be accepted until April 1.