United Power Scholarship Program

United Power proudly supports the educational goals of students served by the cooperative with an annual scholarship program. This year, the cooperative will award a combined $35,500 in cooperative scholarships for post-secondary and vocational education programs, and two $7,500 lineworker scholarship awards to students pursuing a career as a utility lineworker.

Please refer to the Cooperative Scholarships and Lineworker Scholarship program details below for complete qualifications and the online scholarship application. 

For more information, contact United Power.

Cooperative Scholarships are not currently open. Check back soon for updates.
Lineworker Scholarships are not currently open. Check back soon for updates.

Cooperative Scholarships

United Power proudly supports the academic aspirations of local students through its annual scholarship program. Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but awards are generally granted to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement. 

United Power will award $35,500 in 2025 to deserving students served by the electric cooperative.

United Power Bright Futures Scholarship - $2,000
Awarded to a United Power member or member-dependent entering any post-secondary accredited institution of higher learning. 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, Propsect Ridge Academy, Riverdale Ridge, The Stead School, Weld Central, Mountain Territory, and one "At-Large" award. 

United Power Colorado College Scholarship - $2,000
Awarded to a United Power member or member-dependent attending a public Colorado university or college. 

United Power Youth Leadership Scholarship - $1,500
For a United Power member or member-dependent attending any post-secondary accredited institution of higher learning. Student must show strong involvement in community service activities, a record of youth leadership activities, and volunteer efforts.

Lois Lesser Education Scholarship - $1,000
For a United Power member or member-dependent pursuing a degree in education at any accredited institution of higher learning. 

Bill Berens Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
For a United Power member or member-dependent pursuing a degree in engineering. Candidate must be attending a public Colorado university or college and have a strong involvement in community service activities. 

United Power Community College Scholarship - $1,000
For a United Power member or member-dependent attending a community college. 

United Power Technical or Vocational Scholarship - $1,000
For a United Power member or member-dependent pursing a degree in a technical or vocational program.

  • Applicants must be a dependent of a United Power member and a graduating high school senior.
  • Only one scholarship application is needed to be eligible for consideration for all scholarship awards.
  • Applications must be submitted with all required attachments by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be evaluated. 
  • Scholarship applications are kept confidential and will be reviewed only by the United Power Scholarship Review Committee. 

The following materials must accompany a scholarship application. Incomplete or late applications will not be evaluated.

  1. Completed scholarship application
  2. A "yearbook-style" photo
  3. Most recent academic transcript from high school
  4. College entrance exam (ACT or SAT) scores
  5. Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, or co-op manager
  6. One-page essay on the topic: 
    What challenges do rural electric cooperatives face in the coming years and how do you think these challenges should be addressed?

Lineworker Scholarship

United Power proudly supports the advancement of the lineworker profession through scholarship awards dedicated to individuals pursuing a career as a lineworker. United Power awarded four $7,500 scholarships in 2024. 

Check back soon for announcements on the next round of Lineworker Scholarship awards. 

To be considered a candidate for a Lineworker Scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria: 

  • Must be a current Colorado resident.
    Preference will be given to United Power members, dependents, or relatives, or applicants that live in counties served by United Power (Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin, Jefferson, or Weld).
  • Be a high school graduate with a minimum 2.0 GPA or have a GED equivalent. High school seniors are also eligible. 
  • Eligible to start in a Power Line program for the upcoming term. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license or be able to obtain one. 
  • Be available for an in-person interview if selected to move forward in the final selection process. 

The following materials must accompany a scholarship application. Incomplete or late applications will not be evaluated.

  1. Completed scholarship application
  2. A "yearbook-style" photo
  3. One letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, current or previous employer, or community leader.
    This reference letter should address the applicant's potential for success as a lineworker. 
  4. High school transcript with a minimum 2.0 GPA or proof of GED certification. High school seniors can submit most recent transcript.