MECA Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association (MECA), funded from donations provided in memory of rural electric directors, employees and friends

Geographic Scope: MECA Southeast District including Goldenwest Electric, Mid-Yellowstone Electric, Southeast Electric, Tongue River Electric and Yellowstone Valley Electric

Regional scholarship competition for deserving students pursuing post-secondary education. One $500 scholarship awarded from the MECA Southeast District annually.

Eligibility

• Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of Southeast Electric
• Applicant must be a high school graduate planning to enter college/Vo-Tech in the fall, OR currently in a college undergraduate program
• Must submit completed application form
• Must detail how school/community/work activities will influence goals and career choice
• One letter of recommendation must accompany the application

Award Details

• Funds dispersed upon proof of enrollment in college/university or vocational technical school
• Monies sent directly to the financial aid office of the chosen school
• Must be claimed by December 31, 2026, or money will be forfeited

Selection Process

• Southeast Electric will select scholarship finalists
• MECA Scholarship Committee chooses final recipient from MECA Southeast District

Application Process

1. Download the MECA Scholarship Application
2. Complete application form
3. Submit application with required materials to Southeast Electric Cooperative
4. Deadline: January 30

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• Personal statement describing how school/community/work activities will influence goals and career choice
• One letter of recommendation

Selection Criteria

• Personal statement
• Grades
• ACT/SAT scores
• School/community/work activities