Scholarship Program

North West REC and Basin Electric Power Cooperative will be sponsoring several scholarships to dependents of members of North West REC in 2023.

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There will be two $1,000 scholarship winners from each of the four districts of North West REC (Ida, O’Brien, Plymouth, and Sioux). The selection process for the $1,000 scholarship winners will be based on a combination of SAT/ACT scores, overall grade-point average, work experience, participation in school and community activities, a personal statement of career goals, and a written reference or appraisal by a third party.

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In addition, there will be several $500 and $250 scholarships awarded to scholarship applicants. Several $500 scholarship winners will be randomly drawn in each of the four districts with all remaining scholarship applicants receiving a $250 scholarship.

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Scholarship applicants, who are not awarded a $1,000 scholarship award, will be asked to watch an educational video on North West REC and the cooperative model and then complete a questionnaire. This will then enter applicants into a random drawing for a $500 or $250 scholarship. Details of this video and questionnaire will be communicated at a later date.

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North West REC members may qualify if their dependent meets the following criteria:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must be a current North West REC member.

• Must be a senior in high school in our service territory and planning to enroll in a full-time accredited, two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.

• Must submit the application as provided by North West REC.

• Must return all completed forms no later than Friday, February 16, 2024. (If mailed must be postmarked Feb 16th)

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Complete the application and return it with other appropriate documents to:

Scholarship Committee
North West REC
P.O. Box 435
Orange City, IA 51041

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Or contact the scholarship committee at scholarship@nwrec.coop or 1-800-766-2099; an application can be mailed to you

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Download our scholarship application form. Due date is Friday, February 16, 2024. (If mailed must be postmarked Feb 16th)