McLean Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship
McLean Electric Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to offer a scholarship program to assist youth in pursuing their higher education goals. The Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and recognize the academic achievements of the children of member-cooperative consumers, or student members of the Cooperative. The recognition will be in the form of scholarships to assist with their post high school education.
The Scholarship Program will award two scholarships in the amount of $500. The scholarships must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter a higher education institution in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given or be an enrolled higher education student. Checks will be made payable to the school.
The scholarships will be awarded at McLean Electric's Annual Meeting which is held the third Tuesday in June.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- Download and complete the application (PDF) by typing or printing, attach additional sheets if necessary.
- Enclose your most recent academic transcript whether it be from a high school, College, University, or trade school.
*Current college freshman* – Judges will screen and require more than one semester or quarter of grades. If this applies to you, submit your high school transcript. - Enclose a copy of your college entrance examination (ACT and/or SAT) scores.
- Enclose a statement written by you outlining your career goals and employment history.
- Enclose one letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, employer, or system manager.
- Document high school/college honors, community, and school activities.
- Please include a photograph. Recipient's photo will be used on our web site and in our annual meeting booklet.
2011 Scholarship Winners...
The McLean Electric Cooperative scholarship committee has chosen Jonathon Price and Haley Heiser as recipients of the McLean Electric/Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarships. These scholarships were awarded on the basis of academic excellence, which includes the following criteria: ACT scores, work experience and participation in school and community activities. Both scholarships were for $500 each.
McLean Electric/Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarships
Jonathan Price
Jonathan, the son of Joseph and Mary-Jo Price, Douglas, graduates in May from Garrison High School. He will attend the University of Mary to pursue a physical therapy doctorate and compete in track and cross country. Jonathon's extracurricular activities include FFA, 4-H, basketball, band, and National Honor Society.
Haley Heiser
Haley, the daughter of Randy and Sherri Heiser, Ruso, graduates from Velva High School. She will attend Minot State University, enrolling in Pre-Dental Hygiene with plans to transfer to North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, her second semester. She's busy on the family farm as a ranch hand and babysitter in addition to community and extracurricular activities including volleyball, track, 4-H, band, and choir.
Financial assistance award
Casey Behles
Casey, the daughter of Corey and Cyndie Behles, Garrison, received the $500 financial assistance award. Casey graduates from Garrison High School and will also attend N.D. State College of Science to become a Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant. Casey is employed at the Four Seasons Restaurant and participates in extracurricular activities, including golf, dance, cheerleading, FFA, and National Honor Society
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