Service Learning ProgramScholarships to ensure diversity and equal opportunity

blueEnergy would like to provide 10 highly qualified, but financially challenged people the opportunity to learn about sustainable development hands on.

This once in a lifetime experience for this group of select 10 can be provided for $45,000.

blueEnergy Breaks the Cycle of Reliance on Relief

blueEnergy connects isolated communities to power, enabling them to transition from relying on relief

to starting small business

blueEnergy Connects Beneficiaries to Basic Services

blueEnergy’s Approach Creates Long-Term, Sustainable Change

blueEnergy’s Impact

blueEnergy is working in 15 communities, providing fundamental services to nearly 3,000 beneficiaries.

Estimated 4,500 service-connections

• Local Employees: 20

• International Volunteers: 24

• Wind-solar capacity: 12 kW

• Bio-sand water filters: 54

• Home electricity kits: 34

• Portable LED lights: 253

• Energy efficiency savings: 49 kWh/d

A Brief History of blueEnergy

2002 - Wins Global Markets category of MIT $1k business plan competition

2003 - Incorporated in Washington DC as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

2004 - Begin operations in Nicaragua, first community electrified- blueEnergy France formed

2007 - Co-founder Mathias Craig named a CNN Hero- Wins the Accenture Economic Development prize at the Tech Awards - Wins Energy Globe: Nicaragua Award

2008 - Wins France’s Enterprises and Environment Award- Co-founder Mathias Craig named an Ashoka Fellow

2010 - Working in 15 communities serving over 3,000 beneficiaries

Partnerships and Global Support

Some of blueEnergy’s Supporters

What is the Service Learning Program

Interested in sustainable energy and sustainable development? Curious about real-world applications for the information you’re learning in school or your desk job? Join blueEnergy’s Service Learning Program in Nicaragua!

blueEnergy’s Service Learning Program is a unique opportunity to apply classroom and theoretical work knowledge to real-world situations. Have the experience of a lifetime while participating in blueEnergy’s renewable energy and sustainable development work on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua.

blueEnergy is a non-profit organization that connects isolated communities to power, helping them transition from a reliance on relief to starting their own small businesses. We are currently focused on the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, where only 25% of the population has access to electricity. Utilizing a community-based project design model, blueEnergy works directly with its beneficiaries to create appropriate solutions. Volunteer with blueEnergy and experience this development model hands-on.

Examples of previous volunteering opportunities (specific opportunities will vary):- Water Filter Project- Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy Design- Accounting, Microfinance Consulting

What Service Learning Inters Can Do and Learn

Through its own programs and those of its partners, blueEnergy can provide experiences in:

wind and solar energy • energy efficiency • biomass and biofuels • water purification and distribution • productive uses of energy and clean water • community development • micro-finance • indigenous cultures and rights • sustainable agriculture • communications • computer and information technology for rural communities • research and advocacy on renewable energy policy • eco-tourism development • awareness of sustainability/green issues • curriculum and materials development for renewable energy training program

Through the blueEnergy experience, interns and volunteers can learn about:

different world views • teamwork in a multi-cultural context •  deep, pro-active listening • empathy • different development models and frameworks • government’s role in development • engainge with communities to understand their value systems and priorities • developing solutions to identified needs • developing plans to implement solutions • project management • renewable energy, water and communication technology

Why Participate in a Service Learning Trip?

Broaden your perspective.

Round out your education and traditional work experience.

Make a difference.

Make friendships for a lifetime.

Build your resume for graduate school or employment.

Scholarships for Diversity and Equal Opportunity

blueEnergy believes that everyone should have an equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Program Costs:• Fees: $2,200 for 2 weeks + $500 for each additional week• Travel to program location (Nicaragua)• Personal expenses

Full scholarship value for 1 month internship estimated at $4,500

10 scholarships for 2010 - 2011 = $45,000