North West REC Scholarship Program

Purpose: Provide scholarships to dependents of North West REC members who are college-bound high school seniors.

Sponsor: North West REC and Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Geographic Scope: Service area of North West REC (Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, and Ida counties, Iowa)

Award Structure:

• $1,250 Scholarships: Two winners from each of four districts (Ida, O'Brien, Plymouth, Sioux) = 8 total awards
• $500 Scholarships: Several winners randomly drawn in each of four districts
• $250 Scholarships: All remaining scholarship applicants who don't win higher awards receive $250

Award Criteria for $1,250 Scholarships:

• SAT/ACT scores
• Overall grade-point average
• Work experience
• Participation in school and community activities
• Personal statement of career goals
• Written reference or appraisal by a third party

$500 and $250 Awards:

• Applicants not awarded $1,250 scholarships must watch an educational video on North West REC and the cooperative model
• Complete accompanying questionnaire
• Random drawing for $500 or $250 scholarships

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be dependent of a North West REC member
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be current member of North West REC
• Must be a high school senior in NWREC service territory
• Must be planning to enroll full-time in accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
• Must submit completed application by deadline

Contact Information:

• Scholarship Committee Email: scholarship@nwrec.coop
• Phone: 1-800-766-2099
• Mailing Address: Scholarship Committee, North West REC, P.O. Box 435, Orange City, IA 51041

Application Process

1. Download the scholarship application form from NWREC website
2. Complete all required application materials:
   • Applicant information
   • Personal statement of career goals
   • Verification of high school senior status
   • Proof of enrollment plans at accredited institution
   • Written reference or appraisal by a third party
   • Academic records (SAT/ACT scores, GPA)
   • Documentation of work experience
   • Documentation of school and community activities
3. Submit application by deadline:
   • Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2027 (if mailed, must be postmarked by Feb 13)
   • Early submissions encouraged
4. Submission Methods:
   • Mail to: Scholarship Committee, North West REC, P.O. Box 435, Orange City, IA 51041
   • Email to: scholarship@nwrec.coop
5. For $500/$250 awards (if not selected for $1,250):
   • Watch educational video on North West REC and cooperative model
   • Complete accompanying questionnaire
   • Automatic entry into random drawing

Required Documents:

• Completed application form
• Personal statement
• Third-party reference/appraisal
• Academic records
• Proof of enrollment plans

Note: Application forms available by mail request by calling 1-800-766-2099