La Plata Electric Association, Inc. (LPEA) funds annual scholarships for high school graduating students or equivalent, including GED graduates, within the Cooperative's service territory using contributed Unclaimed Capital Credits to encourage careers with rural electric cooperatives per Policy 302 (PDF file).
La Plata Electric Association, Inc. Scholarship
LPEA will award two, four-year scholarships (140 credit hours) for students attending any college or university beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year. LPEA will cover tuition, books and fees, up to $28,000 over four years, given the students maintain minimum qualifications.
Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020. The official LPEA scholarship application, essay, high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and reference letter(s) constitute application.
LPEA Scholarship Application (PDF file)
LPEA/John Voelker Memorial Scholarship
The La Plata Electric Association, Inc./John Voelker Scholarship recognizes two students attending accredited vocational schools, technical schools or junior college. This two-year scholarship covers fees, books, tools and supplies up to $10,000 over two years, per student.
A copy of the student’s high school transcript must accompany the application and a short essay written by you outlining your high school/college honors; community and school activities; your employment history; and future career goals. Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020.
LPEA/John Voelker Memorial Scholarship Application (PDF file)
LPEA Lineman Scholarship
The La Plata Electric Association, Inc. Lineman Scholarship funds two annual scholarships covering tuition, fees and books, not to exceed $12,000 for each scholarship for one year at accredited institution, including a vocational school, technical school, junior college or university in the United States majoring in an electrical line worker program. Any scholarship overage, following payment of tuition and fees, can be applied to purchase of tools and supplies required in the trade.
Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020. The official LPEA application, high school transcript, essay, honors/extracurricular activities, and letter(s) of reference constitute application. *Incomplete applications will not be considered.
LPEA Lineman Scholarship Application (PDF file)
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Scholarship
LPEA's power supplier, Tri-State Generation & Transmission, Inc. offers two $500 scholarships to the college of student's choice.
A copy of the student’s high school transcript and a copy of college entrance examination (ACT and/or SAT) scores must accompany the application. Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020.
Enclose a short essay written by you outlining your high school/college honors; community and school activities; your employment history; and future career goals.
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Scholarship Application (PDF file)
Basin Electric Scholarship
Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a generation cooperative affiliated with LPEA, offers one $1,000 scholarship to the college of student's choice.
A copy of the student’s high school transcript and a copy of college entrance examination (ACT and/or SAT) scores must accompany the application. Application deadline is Monday, March 2, 2020.
Enclose a short essay written by you outlining your high school/college honors; community and school activities; your employment history; and future career goals.
Basin Electric Scholarship Application (PDF file)
Rocky Mountain Electrical League Scholarship
Rocky Mountain Electrical League (RMEL) offers RMEL Foundation Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to the college of student's choice. Application deadline is February 27, 2020.
Visit https://www.rmelfoundation.org/scholarships/ for RMEL Foundation Scholarship information and contact James Sakamoto at jamessakamoto@rmel.org or (303) 865-5544 prior to beginning the application process.