How much funding does Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship provide?

Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship provides Up to $4,000 ($1,000 per year for up to 8 semesters) in funding.

When is the deadline for Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship?

The deadline is January 31, 2027.

Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship

LAKE COUNTRY POWER

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Funding Amount

Up to $4,000 ($1,000 per year for up to 8 semesters)

Deadline

January 31, 2027

297 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship

Funder: Lake Country Power

Overview: The Lake Country Power Les Beach Memorial Scholarship is a renewable scholarship program for graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education. Named after former co-op employee Les Beach who was killed in 1999 while helping restore power outages, the scholarship honors his memory and raises electrical safety awareness.

Geographic Scope: Northern Minnesota within Lake Country Power's service territory (35+ eligible area high schools)

Award Amount: Up to $4,000 total ($1,000 per year for eight semesters/four years)

Eligibility:

Graduating high school seniors

Parent or legal guardian must be a Lake Country Power member

Eligible schools include 35+ area high schools within LCP service territory (includes schools like Barnum, Carlton, Cloquet, Ely, Grand Rapids, Hibking, Moose Lake, Mountain Iron-Buhl, and others)

Students from open-enrolled, private schools, or with hardship circumstances may apply as "At Large/Other" if they can demonstrate parent/guardian LCP membership

ACT scores not required

Application Materials:

Online application (essay portion)

Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or mentors

High school transcripts

Student Checklist for self-review

Contact: Greg Schulzetenberg at 1-800-421-9959, ext. 5707, or by email

Funding Source: Unclaimed capital credits or utility refunds that remain uncashed for 7 years under Minnesota state law

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Access Application: Beginning January 1, 2026, applicants can apply online on the Lake Country Power website

2. Submit Student Portion:
- Written essay and student portion of application
- Due by 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2026
- Submitted online

3. Submit Supporting Documents:
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or mentors
- High school transcripts
- Due by February 15, 2026
- Submitted electronically

4. Review: Application reviewed by LCP Electric Trust Board for consideration

5. Winner Notification: Lake Country Power will notify schools of award winners

Required Materials

Online application form with essay
2 letters of recommendation (electronic submission)
Official transcripts (electronic submission)
Student Checklist (for self-verification)

Notes

ACT scores are not required
Students should review the "Student Checklist" PDF before completing application
Renewable up to 8 semesters (4 years) with continued eligibility

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