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Scholarship Opportunities
2012 scholarship recipients
La Plata Electric Scholarship
LPEA will award two four-year scholarship to begin in the 2013-2014 school year. The scholarship award will be for tuition, fees and books, not to exceed $7,000, to any accredited college or university within the United States.
The recipient will be encouraged to attend the La Plata Electric Summer Leadership Camp for one week during the summer between high school graduation and the start of the fall term. La Plata Electric will pay all expenses for the Leadership Camp.
Application deadline is March 1, 2013. The official La Plata Electric Application, essay, high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and reference letter(s) constitute application.
LPEA/John Voelker Memorial Scholarship
The La Plata Electric/John Voelker Scholarship was created for students attending a vocational school, technical school or junior college. This two-year maximum scholarship will be awarded each year for fees, books, tools and supplies for an amount not to exceed $5,000.
Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors from any high school or home school program within LPEA’s service territory and must plan to attend an accredited vocational school, technical school, or junior college.
The recipient will be encouraged to attend the La Plata Electric Summer Leadership Camp for one week during the summer between high school graduation and the start of the fall term. La Plata Electric will pay all expenses for the Leadership Camp.
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 March 1, 2013.
Tri-State 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 March 1, 2013.
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
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 March 1, 2013.
Enclose a short essay written by you outlining your high school/college honors; community and school activities; your employment history; and future career goals.
Rocky Mountain Electrical League Scholarship
Rocky Mountain Electrical League (RMEL) offers scholarships up to $2,500 to the college of student's choice. Application deadline is March 1, 2013.
For more information on this scholarship visit RMEL's website.