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United Power Youth Scholarships

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2022 United Power Scholarship Program

United Power awarded 19 scholarships worth more than $20,000 in 2022. 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. This year, the cooperative will be introducing a new scholarship opportunity for non-traditional students pursuing a technical or vocational education. Awards range between $1,000 and $2,000.

Applications are now closed. Applications for 2023 scholarships will be posted at the end of the year. 

Before completing the online application, please have the following items available:

  • Email Address of Appraiser (can be a counselor, advisor, instructor or work supervisor)
  • High School Transcript
  • SAT or ACT Scores
  • Essay – What challenges face rural electric cooperatives in the coming years and how do you think those challenges should be addressed?
  • Color Photo (portrait photo, jpeg format)
  • Letter of Recommendation

For more information, contact Julie Stewart at 303-637-1334.

Scholarship FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for a United Power scholarship?

Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but in general applicants must be a senior in high school and a dependent of a United Power member. 

What scholarships are available?

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 Scholarship
One (1) scholarship available for any post-secondary accredited institution of higher education.

$1,000 Technical or Vocational
One (1) scholarship available for a United Power member or member dependent pursing a degree in a technical or vocational program.

$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.

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  • My Cooperative
    • About Your Cooperative
    • Innovating Energy
    • Board Of Directors
    • Cooperative Leadership
    • From Your President & CEO
    • Our Cooperative Roadmap
    • Bylaws, Rates & Tariffs
    • Member Benefits
      • Annual Meeting & Director Election
      • Capital Credits
      • Member Discount Program
      • Member Choice Grants
  • My Account
    • Payments & Billing
      • Online Account Services
      • Payment & Billing Options
      • Update Your Account
      • Understanding Your Bill
      • Understanding Demand
      • Power Portal
      • Billing Assistance
    • Start, Stop or Transfer
      • Start or Transfer Service
      • Deposits & Fees
      • Member Handbook
      • Stop Service
  • New Construction
    • Construction Projects
    • New Construction Application
    • Contact A Project Coordinator
  • Outage & Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • Report An Outage
      • Outage Map
      • Report Street Light Problem
    • Safety
      • Public Safety Demonstrations
      • Fire Mitigation
      • Vegetation Management
      • Dig Safe, Plant Safe
      • Portable Generators
      • Safety Tips & Resources
  • Energy Programs
    • Managing My Energy
    • Rebates & Programs
    • Power Portal
    • Commercial Programs & Services
    • Energy Options
      • Residential Rates
      • Going Solar
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Smart Rewards
      • Green Power Partners
  • News & Community
    • Co-op News
      • Recent News
      • United Newsline
      • United Power Pride
      • Reader Rewards
      • Annual Reports
      • Media Contacts
    • My Community
      • Get Involved
      • Scholarships
      • Youth Trips
      • Operation Round-Up
      • Member Choice Grants
      • Sponsorships