MECA Memorial Scholarship
The Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association (MECA) is offering a $500 scholarship to one qualified student from Montana's northeast district. To be eligible, the applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member of Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative (LYREC), and the applicant must be enrolled in college for the fall of 2025. Selection criteria include academic achievement, involvement in school and community activities, work experience, volunteer efforts, and a personal statement.
A committee of LYREC staff will select one applicant to advance to MECA for a chance to win the $500 MECA scholarship. In addition, LYREC will award a $500 scholarship to the chosen applicant. This means the selected student will have the opportunity to earn a total of $1,000 in scholarships.
MECA Scholarship Applications due Jan. 24, 2025
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship
The Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to on LYREC member dependent in LYREC's service territory. To be eligible, the applicant's parent or guardian must be a member of LYREC, and the applicant must be enrolled in college in the fall of 2025.
The scholarship will be mailed the first week of August to the student. The check will be made out to the College/University/Tech School.
BEPC Scholarship Applications due Feb. 17, 2025