Scholarships
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McKenzie Electric Cooperative is proud to support local students as they pursue their goals. We believe that by investing in education, we are also investing in the future of our communities. Through MEC and Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a variety of scholarship opportunities are available to help students further their education and reach their potential.
The McKenzie Electric Cooperative (MEC) scholarship program continues to grow, offering more opportunities for local students to pursue higher education.
In 2026, MEC will award multiple scholarships totaling $7,500, including general, electric-focused, district-based, and Luck of the Draw awards. Applicants must be dependent children of a McKenzie Electric member and U.S. citizens enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college, university, or technical or vocational program.
Applications are due February 10, 2026.
McKenzie Electric Scholarship Application
Applicant must be a dependent of a McKenzie Electric consumer or a consumer themselves for this scholarship. The individual may be a high school senior planning to enroll or someone currently enrolled in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.
Applications are due March 1, 2026.