Tallgrass Tech Scholarships Applications Open at Richland Community College

Scholarships provide critical financial support to students pursuing careers in high-demand energy and infrastructure fields.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Applications for Tallgrass Tech scholarships at Richland Community College are now open for the 2026 summer and fall terms. The scholarships provide financial support to students pursuing careers in high-demand energy and infrastructure fields. Tallgrass, a national energy infrastructure company, expanded its Tallgrass Tech Scholars program last year by establishing a $75,000 scholarship fund at Richland Community College.

Why it matters

The Tallgrass Tech scholarships play a vital role in supporting students, helping remove financial barriers and opening doors to meaningful, high-demand careers in the energy and infrastructure industries. The program is part of Tallgrass' commitment to investing in the future workforce and strengthening the communities it serves.

The details

The summer scholarship application deadline is May 1, 2026, and the early consideration deadline for fall applications is June 15, 2026, with applications continuing to be accepted after that date if funding remains available. To be eligible, students must be in good standing with the college and may be enrolled full- or part-time. They must also specialize in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Systems.

  • The summer scholarship application deadline is May 1, 2026.
  • The early consideration deadline for fall applications is June 15, 2026, with applications continuing to be accepted after that date if funding remains available.

The players

Tallgrass

A national energy infrastructure company that expanded its Tallgrass Tech Scholars program by establishing a $75,000 scholarship fund at Richland Community College.

Richland Community College

A community college that is partnering with Tallgrass to offer the Tallgrass Tech scholarships and provide hands-on learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert instruction to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's energy and infrastructure workforce.

Rachel Carmichael

The Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Tallgrass.

Tara Mata

The Assistant Director of Scholarships and Advancement Services at Richland Community College.

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What they’re saying

“Scholarships like the Tallgrass Tech Scholarship play a vital role in supporting our students, helping remove financial barriers and opening doors to meaningful, high-demand careers.”

— Tara Mata, Assistant Director of Scholarships and Advancement Services

“At Tallgrass, we believe investing in students today is one of the most important ways we can strengthen the future of the energy industry and the communities we serve.”

— Rachel Carmichael, Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs

What’s next

The summer scholarship application deadline is May 1, 2026, and the early consideration deadline for fall applications is June 15, 2026, with applications continuing to be accepted after that date if funding remains available.

The takeaway

The Tallgrass Tech scholarships are a valuable investment in the future of the energy and infrastructure industries, providing critical financial support to students and helping to build a skilled, diverse workforce ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges.