Tribal Energy Leaders Fellowship℠ – Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy

Tribal Energy Leaders Fellowship℠ (TELF)

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, in partnership with Haskell Indian Nations University, is proud to announce the Tribal Energy Leaders Fellowship℠ (TELF) — a program designed to cultivate specialized energy expertise within Tribal communities.

Advancing Tribal Sovereignty with the Regenerative Power of Clean Energy
TELF℠ supports Native Nations in their self-determined pursuit of energy sovereignty and sustainable development — helping to reduce poverty, create jobs, and address climate change through culturally aligned, community-led clean energy solutions.

Building Skills for Clean Energy Leadership
Fellows will gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex opportunities and challenges of deploying clean energy and sustainability technologies in their Tribal communities, in ways that reflect Native leadership, values, and long-term goals.

FELLOWS RECEIVE:

Haskell certificate for completion of 100+ hours of specialized training
Financial support: Free tuition for accepted applicants
Professional network of energy experts and Tribal Leaders
Ongoing mentorship and technical assistance from the Alliance and instructors

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

TCU faculty, recent graduates, and Tribal Members currently working on behalf of their Tribal Nation in roles such as:

Tribal leaders and program managers
Economic development directors
Energy and sustainability professionals
Environmental program managers
Community planners and developers

TELF is offered annually. Applications for the Spring 2027 cohort close October 15, 2026: https://tribalcleanenergy.libwizard.com/f/TELF-application_2027

Instruction begins January 21, 2027 and ends April 8, 2027,
with capstone presentations at Haskell Indian Nations University.

For More Information

For more information, please email TELF@tribalcleanenergy.org