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LPEA is now accepting scholarship applications

LPEA is now accepting scholarship applications

Tuesday | January 12, 2021
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LPEA is now accepting applications for nine scholarships for graduating high school seniors – including GED graduates – in its service territory. Scholarships range from $500 to $28,000 and can be used at any accredited school in the United States. Applications are due March 1, 2021 and must be submitted online.

Students and parents with questions are invited to join LPEA’s virtual information session on Thursday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. Registration details, along with scholarship information and online application forms, are available at: lpea.coop/scholarships

Funds for the LPEA, LPEA/John Voelker Memorial, and Lineman scholarships come from LPEA’s unclaimed Capital Credits. Each year, the co-op endeavors to find “missing” members who are due a share of retired Capital Credits. Those funds unable to be returned to members are then put back into the community – in this case, into college scholarships.

“One of my favorite things about being a non-profit electric cooperative is how much we get to give back to our community,” said LPEA CEO Jessica Matlock. “Every year these scholarships help local students continue their education, either in academic institutions or in trade schools. Many of them have gone on to bright futures, including right here at LPEA.”

Former scholarship recipients currently employed at LPEA include Vice President of Grid Solutions Dan Harms, Systems Engineer Jake Wills, and Energy Resource Engineering Manager Rachel Schur.

Scholarship details:

  • LPEA Scholarship (2): LPEA will award two, four-year scholarships for students attending any college or university in the U.S. beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year. The LPEA Scholarship covers tuition, books, and fees (at $7,000/year over four years) given the students maintain minimum qualifications.

  • LPEA/John Voelker Memorial Scholarship (2): LPEA will award two, two-year scholarships for students attending any accredited vocational school, technical school, or community college in the U.S. beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year. This scholarship covers tuition, books and fees, and supplies (at $5,000/year over two years) given the students maintain minimum qualifications.

  • LPEA Lineman Scholarship (2): LPEA will award two, one-year scholarships to two students attending an accredited institution, including a vocational school, technical school, community college, or university in the U.S. majoring in an electrical line worker program. This one-year scholarship ($12,000) covers tuition, books, fees, and supplies given the students maintain minimum qualifications. Any scholarship overage, following payment of tuition and fees, can be applied to the purchase of tools and supplies required in the trade.

  • Basic Electric Scholarship (1): Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a generation cooperative affiliated with LPEA, offers one non-renewable $1,000 scholarship for students attending any college or university in the U.S. for the 2021-2022 academic year.

  • Tri-State Scholarship (2): LPEA's power supplier, Tri-State Generation & Transmission, Inc. offers two, one-time $500 scholarships for students attending any college or university in the U.S. beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year.

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  • About Us
    • ABOUT LPEA
      • LPEA Information & Facts
      • Calendar of Events
      • LPEA History
      • Annual Reports
      • Cooperative Difference
      • Cooperative Principles
      • Employment & Career Opportunities
      • Leadership Team
      • Mission, Vision, Plan
      • Touchstone Energy
    • BOARD DIRECTORS
      • Board of Directors
      • Board of Directors Resources
      • Board of Directors Committees
      • Board Director Candidate Information
      • Annual Meeting
      • Voting Districts
    • POLICIES & REGULATIONS
      • LPEA Policies and Bylaws
  • Community
    • COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
      • Round Up Foundation
      • Energy Outreach Colorado
    • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
      • Educational Electricity Programs
      • Electric Utility Terms
      • Scholarships
      • Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp
      • Youth Tour
        • 2019 Youth Tour Daily Blog
  • Electric Services
    • BILLING
      • Rates
      • COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
      • Bill Pay Programs
      • How to Pay Your Bill
      • Late Payments and Bill Pay Assistance
      • Capital Credit Refunds
      • On-bill Financing Program
      • SmartHub Application
    • RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
      • New Construction
      • Forms & Applications
      • AMI Meter Information
      • Time-of-Use Program
      • Undergound Utility Line Location
    • COMMERCIAL SERVICE
      • Commercial Service
  • Member Services
    • REBATE PROGRAMS
      • LPEA Rebate Programs
      • Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Heater
    • ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
      • Together We Save
      • Energy Conservation Tips
    • LIGHTING
      • Area Light Rental
    • GREEN POWER
      • Green Power Program
    • LOCAL RENEWABLE GENERATION
      • On-Site Net Metering Program
      • Photovoltaics
      • REC Payment & Tax Incentives
      • Renewable Generation Forms
      • Colorado Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
      • Interconnection Standards
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      • Electrical Safety Tips Quiz
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      • Indoor Electrical Safety Tips
      • Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips
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        • Lightning Safety
      • Generator Safety
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