Remember, the Energy Creates Scholarships Are Open Until February 15, 2026

Five scholarships of up to $100,000 each are open to students. Learn about energy poverty, and share your voice for a shot at a major scholarship!

In case you missed it, one of Canada's biggest scholarship programs is still open for applications until February 15!

Energy Creates is a massive new scholarship program for Canadian students, first launched in 2024. (You can learn about last year's winners at EnergyCreates.com!)

Once again, five awards valued at up to $100,000 are up for grabs, so don't miss your chance to enter the contest. If you're a student between the ages of 15 and 25, you're eligible!

How do I apply for an Energy Creates scholarship?

Applying is easy — you don't need to worry about your grades or your community service hours. Instead, you'll learn about and reflect on an important and under-discussed topic: energy poverty.

(Energy poverty afflicts millions of people in more than 150 countries — including Canada! — who live without reliable access to heat, power, or light.)

Step 1: Create your Energy Creates account

Easy! Create a simple account in minutes. Basic info is all that's required.

Step 2: Watch director Mathew Embry's newest documentary "Help is on the Way"

This is a 97-minute documentary from filmmaker Mathew Embry, following his explorations of energy poverty in Canada and around the world. Embry discovers how energy poverty afflicts people in important areas like healthcare, food security, and education.

You should take notes as you watch, as you'll want to reflect on the documentary's content later. That said, there's also a downloadable PDF study guide to help you, too.

You can watch the full film, "Help is on the Way," directly in the scholarship portal as part of your application.

Step 3: Pass a short quiz

To ensure you've watched and digested the film, you'll need to pass a basic, 25-question quiz covering topics addressed in the doc. Your notes, and the downloadable study guide, will help you.

No need to panic! You're not graded on your quiz performance. Your results don't impact your eligibility for a scholarship — the quiz is just to help you understand the documentary. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed to pass.

Step 4: Showcase your creativity

This is the fun part. Energy Creates wants to hear from you how Canada can help alleviate energy poverty at home and abroad.

Show us your personality! Write an essay, compose a song, choreograph a dance, shoot a short film — whatever gets your creative juices flowing. Lean into your personal niche and indulge your creativity.

All kinds of artistic expression are encouraged. The only limits are your imagination — and as an ambitious young student, that should be no limitation at all. 😁

Your Energy Creates scholarship application is 100% complete after you upload your creation to the portal. (Or send a link to YouTube, your blog, etc.)

How will my application be judged?

A diverse team of experts across many subject areas are involved with adjudication. Artists, scientists, engineers, and more are on the team, reviewing applications.

Your best bet to submit a stellar application is to pour your passion into your work!

Remember, the scholarship closes for applications on February 15, 2026. The top five entries, as chosen by the selection committee, will each receive an award valued at up to $100,000 to support their education.

Not going to college or university next semester? All good! You can still receive a scholarship as long as you're between the ages of 15 and 25, and have plans for post-secondary education in or before 2028.

So get creative, and bring your personal energy to this unique scholarship opportunity. Learn about climate change and energy policy, and showcase your perspective for a shot at a full tuition scholarship!

Apply by February 15, 2026. (Late submissions won't be accepted.) Best of luck!