How much funding does Basin Electric Scholarship Program provide?

Basin Electric Scholarship Program provides $1,000 per scholarship in funding.

When is the deadline for Basin Electric Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Basin Electric Scholarship Program offered?

Basin Electric Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle.

Basin Electric Scholarship Program

East River Electric Power Cooperative Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$1,000 per scholarship

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Children of member cooperative employees
Children of member cooperative consumers
Must be from member cooperatives within Basin Electric service area (includes East River Electric as a member cooperative)

Overview

Geographic Scope: Basin Electric Power Cooperative service region

Basin Electric Power Cooperative awards over 170 scholarships per year to children of member cooperative employees and children of member cooperative consumers across the region.

Eligibility:

Children of member cooperative employees
Children of member cooperative consumers
Must be from member cooperatives within Basin Electric service area (includes East River Electric as a member cooperative)

Selection Criteria:

Academic record
Potential to succeed
Leadership
Participation in school and community activities
Honors and recognition
Work experience
Statement of education and career goals
Outside appraisal by a teacher or adviser

Program History: Since the scholarship program began, over 5,000 students in the Basin Electric system have benefited from this program.

For East River Electric inquiries: 605.256.4536

What East River Electric Power Cooperative Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 5
Total given: $46K
Median grant: $7,025
Range: $5,300–$20K

By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, SD; Brookings, SD; Bath, SD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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