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Duane Snaza Memorial Scholarship

Lake Region Electric Association Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 14, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

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Other requirements

  • Dependent child (including adopted or stepchild) of member-owners of Lake Region Electric Association
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
  • Lake Region Electric Association service area (South Dakota)

Overview

The Duane Snaza Memorial Scholarship was created by Lake Region Electric Association's Board of Directors to honor a former employee. Duane Snaza worked at LREA for three summers. Duane's parents, Wayne and Jackie Snaza, are member-owners who farm north of Webster.

Eligibility

  • Dependent child (including adopted or stepchild) of member-owners of Lake Region Electric Association
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school

Selection Criteria

  • Participation in school and community activities
  • Grade-point average
  • Work experience
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Statement by student explaining educational and career goals
  • Written recommendation by a third party
  • Presentation of the application

Geographic Scope

Lake Region Electric Association service area (South Dakota)

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Obtain the scholarship application from:
    • Your high school counselor
    • Lake Region Electric Association website (www.lakeregion.coop)
    • Lake Region Electric Association Office
  2. Complete all required information on the scholarship application
  3. Submit by postmark or delivery deadline of February 14 to: Lake Region Electric Association PO Box 341 Webster, SD 57274

Required Materials

  • Completed scholarship application
  • Statement explaining educational and career goals
  • Written recommendation by a third party
  • Academic records/GPA
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Work experience documentation
  • Evidence of participation in school and community activities

Contact for Questions

Laura London
Email: lakeregion@lakeregion.coop
Phone: 605-345-3379 or 1-800-657-5869

What Lake Region Electric Association Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$15K
Median grant
$15K
  • By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Britton, SD.

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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