United Power Youth Scholarships
2021 United Power Scholarship Program
United Power awarded 17 scholarships for a total of $19,500 in 2021. The cooperative awards scholarships each year to outstanding students served by the cooperative. Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but in general overall academic achievement (such as GPA and ACT/SAT scores), extracurricular activities and community involvement rank high in the evaluation process. A brief written essay is required, and the applicant's primary residence must be in United Power’s service territory. Awards range between $1,000 and $2,000.
The application deadline has now passed. Applications are no longer being accepted. For questions, please contact Julie Stewart.
For more information, contact Julie Stewart at 303-637-1334.
Scholarship FAQs
Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but in general applicants must be a senior in high school and a dependent of a United Power member.
The following scholarships are available:
$1,000 Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship
One (1) scholarship available for any post-secondary accredited institution.
$2,000 United Power Colorado College Scholarships
Two (2) scholarships available for a United Power member or member dependent attending a public Colorado university or college.
$1,000 Lois Lesser Scholarship
One (1) scholarship available for a United Power member or member dependent pursuing a degree in education.
$1,000 Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship
One (1) scholarship available for a United Power member or member dependent pursuing a degree in engineering.
$1,000 Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association Scholarship
One (1) scholarship available for a United Power member or member dependent pursuing a degree at any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education.
$1,500 Youth Leadership Scholarship
One (1) scholarship available for any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education. This scholarship is evaluated primarily on community service activities, a record of leadership activities, and volunteer efforts.
$1,000 United Power Book Scholarships
Eleven (11) scholarships available for any freshman entering any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education. United Power will make every attempt to award one scholarship to each of the following schools/attendance areas: Brighton, Eagle Ridge Academy, Erie, Frederick, Fort Lupton, Mead, Prairie View, Riverdale Ridge, Weld Central, Mountain Territory, and one “At Large” award.