The BCI Foundation, an independent charitable arm formed in recognition of Battery Council International’s 100th anniversary in 2024, is offering scholarships with awards of up to $5,000 to ensure a vibrant pipeline of talent to the energy storage industry.

Funds from the BCI Foundation will be directed to separate scholarship awards including:

• The BCI Battery Chemistry and STEM Scholarship will award $5,000 to individuals studying electrochemistry, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related technical discipline that will support energy storage applications. In partnership with Women in the Global Battery Industry, BCI will select at least one woman recipient as part of BCI’s efforts to foster diversity in the industry.
• The BCI Community Scholarship will award $5,000 to an individual who is an employee or direct family member of an employee currently working in a BCI-member company.

To apply for these opportunities:

• Visit the online application portal at automotivescholarships.com/apply-online
• Read the details and gather the relevant supporting materials
• Fill out the application form – and most importantly, list “Battery Council International” in the Program Group / Business Affiliation section to ensure consideration.
• For additional details on the BCI foundation or these scholarships, please contact info@batterycouncil.org