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

Who is eligible for Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Graduating high school seniors; 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).

How often is Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship offered?

Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 31, 2027.

Les Beach Memorial High School Scholarship

Lake Country Power

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

Deadlines typically fall in: January

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating high school seniors
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)

Other requirements

Parent or legal guardian must be a Lake Country Power member
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

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

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Access Application: Beginning January 1, 2026, applicants can apply online on the Lake Country Power website
Submit Student Portion:
- Written essay and student portion of application
- Due by 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2026
- Submitted online
Submit Supporting Documents:
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or mentors
- High school transcripts
- Due by February 15, 2026
- Submitted electronically
Review: Application reviewed by LCP Electric Trust Board for consideration
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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