How much funding does Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship provide?

Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship provides Up to $1,000 per recipient (up to five scholarships available) in funding.

When is the deadline for Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Homeschooled students within the cooperative's service area; Applicants: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, or adults returning to school.

How often is Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship offered?

Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 31, 2027.

Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship

Itasca-Mantrap Co-Op Electrical Ass'n

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000 per recipient (up to five scholarships available)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

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

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Homeschooled students within the cooperative's service area
Applicants: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, or adults returning to school

Other requirements

Park Rapids
Nevis
Menahga
Walker

Overview

Purpose: Support local students pursuing their educational goals and staying connected to their hometowns through scholarships funded by unclaimed capital credits.

Geographic Scope: Service territory of Itasca-Mantrap Electric Cooperative (Minnesota)

Eligible School Districts:

Park Rapids
Nevis
Menahga
Walker
Homeschooled students within the cooperative's service area

Eligibility

Applicants: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, or adults returning to school
Member Requirement: Active Itasca-Mantrap member or dependent of an active member
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Enrollment Status: Must be enrolled on a full-time basis
Award Type: One-time scholarship

Funding Source

Scholarships are funded through unclaimed capital credits. Minnesota state law allows electric cooperatives to use unclaimed capital credits that remain uncashed for seven years for charitable or educational purposes.

Award Details

Up to five $1,000 scholarships available annually
Scholarships awarded based on funds available and applicants' eligibility
Payment made directly to educational institution for credit to student's account
Awards announced and distributed in spring prior to recipient's graduation

Contact Information

Park Rapids, MN 56470

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday - Friday

How to Apply

Application Process

Download the application form from the Itasca-Mantrap website
Complete all required information on the application
Submit by March 31 using one of the following methods:
- Email: scholarships@itasca-mantrap.com
- Mail: Itasca-Mantrap, Attn: Scholarships, PO Box 192, Park Rapids, MN 56470