NVREC Scholarships

Nishnabotna Valley REC is invested in empowering the next generation of community leaders by offering scholarships for two- and four-year colleges, as well as technical, vocational, and electric lineworker programs.

Award Details

• Total Award: Up to $7,000 in college scholarships annually awarded by NVREC and Basin Electric Power Cooperative for the 2025-2026 school year
• Individual Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship
• Number of Awards: Multiple scholarships available (three $1,000 scholarships for 2/4-year college, three $1,000 for technical/vocational, one $1,000 for electrical lineworker program)

Geographic Scope

• Service territory of Nishnabotna Valley REC in Iowa

Eligibility

• General: Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students in NVREC service area
• College Scholarships (2/4-year): Must be a dependent of NVREC member-owner; students may qualify only once
• Technical/Vocational Scholarships: Must be a dependent of NVREC member-owner; given priority; students may qualify only once
• Electrical Lineworker Scholarship: Must be a graduate of a high school within NVREC's service territory
• Basin Electric Scholarship: Dependents of NVREC member-owners eligible for additional $1,000 scholarship through Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Bismarck, ND

Selection Criteria

Recipients selected based on:

• Academic performance (GPA, ACT/SAT)
• Work experience
• School and community involvement
• Career goals
• Essay on the cooperative business model
• Third-party recommendation

Contact Information

• Contact Person: Kara Meiners
• Phone: (712) 755-2166
• Email: Kara Meiners (email address not provided in text)
• Address: 1317 Chatburn Ave, P.O. Box 714, Harlan, IA 51537

Application Process

1. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Monday, February 2, 2026
2. Application Materials: Complete the scholarship application form (provided by NVREC)
3. Required Components:
   • Academic performance information (GPA, ACT/SAT scores)
   • Work experience details
   • School and community involvement documentation
   • Career goals statement
   • Essay on the cooperative business model
   • Third-party recommendation
4. Submission: Applications must be submitted to NVREC office
5. Contact for Information: Email Kara Meiners or call (712) 755-2166 for questions or more information
6. Special Instructions: Contact Kara Meiners at NVREC to confirm eligibility and apply for the Electrical Lineworker scholarship specifically