Lineworker Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,000 per award (2 scholarships awarded annually)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “Deadline: March 1 (annually)”
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Eligible organizations
- Preference given to: FMEC members who reside in Freeborn and/or Mower Counties
Other requirements
- Any applicant enrolling in a lineworker program
- Any applicant who can prove they are on a waiting list for the next open enrollment period
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Essay (applications submitted without an essay will not be considered)
Overview
Purpose: The scholarships are established to assist students pursuing post-secondary education in an electric lineworker program.
Eligibility
- Any applicant enrolling in a lineworker program
- Any applicant who can prove they are on a waiting list for the next open enrollment period
- Preference given to: FMEC members who reside in Freeborn and/or Mower Counties
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated based on:
- The application itself
- Essay question responses
- Ability of the student to maintain a 2.5 grade point average during the first term of college
Award Disbursement
The full scholarship amount will be disbursed directly to the school and applied to the student's account.
About Lineworkers
Electrical lineworkers work for utility companies and electrical contractors to install, maintain, and restore overhead and underground electric lines. They work outdoors in all kinds of weather and are often called to restore power that severe weather conditions have severed. Training includes knowledge of electrical theory, safety, and first aid.
Minnesota Colleges Offering Training in This Field
- Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, MN - (800) 658-2522
- Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN - (877) 937-3282
- Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Wadena, Wadena, MN - (800) 247-2007
How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: March 1 (annually)
Required Materials:
- Completed scholarship application
- Supporting documents
- Essay (applications submitted without an essay will not be considered)
Application Options:
- First Year applicants: Download Application or Apply Online
- Second Year applicants: Download Application or Apply Online
Notification: The cooperative will contact the students after all applications have been reviewed and selections have been made.
What Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Austin, MN.
Example grants
Riverland Community College Foundation · Austin, MN
Support of project converting a truck to an electric vehicle
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Workforce development
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
Riverland Community College Scholarship
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant
Dept of Health Grants
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 16, 2026
Rural Residency Training Grant Program
Dept of Health Grants
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 30, 2026
Ready to apply for Lineworker Scholarship?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Lineworker Scholarship. Now let's win it.