Operation Round Up® Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Previous winners: A person may submit an application each year, but previous winners are not eligible for a second scholarship”
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Other requirements
- Primary residence: Recipient's primary residence must be the household of a Kootenai Electric Cooperative member
- Enrollment: Recipient must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited educational or training institution
- Academic standing: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and must be in good standing
- Documentation: Official transcript must accompany the application
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Previous winners: A person may submit an application each year, but previous winners are not eligible for a second scholarship
Overview
Geographic Scope: Service territory of Kootenai Electric Cooperative (Idaho)
Program Type: Educational scholarship grant
The scholarship fund is administered by the Kootenai Electric Trust and provides educational grants to qualifying students. Funds are paid directly to the educational institution, which must return any unused funds to the scholarship fund.
Eligibility Requirements
- Primary residence: Recipient's primary residence must be the household of a Kootenai Electric Cooperative member
- Enrollment: Recipient must be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, an accredited educational or training institution
- Academic standing: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and must be in good standing
- Previous winners: A person may submit an application each year, but previous winners are not eligible for a second scholarship
- Documentation: Official transcript must accompany the application
Award Details
- Amount: $2,000 per scholarship winner for educational expenses
- Payment method: Grant funds are paid directly to the education institution
Selection Criteria
Awards are determined based on a combination of:
- School and community involvement
- Academic ability
- Financial need
- Essay quality
Winners' Requirements
- Winners will be asked to submit a photo/video
- Must agree to allow KEC to use their photo/video and/or name in Cooperative publications, social media, website, and press releases
Administration
- Administrator: Kootenai Electric Trust Board of Directors
- Funding source: Operation Round Up® funds contributed by Kootenai Electric Cooperative members
Contact Information
Kootenai Electric Cooperative
- Main Office: 9014 West Lancaster Road, Rathdrum, ID 83858
- Phone: (208) 765-1200
- Toll-Free: (800) 240-0459
- Email: kec@kec.com
- Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How to Apply
Application Process
Status: The 2026 scholarship application deadline has passed. Winners will be announced later in 2026. Details about the 2027 scholarship program will be available in late 2026.
Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Official transcript
- Essay (topic not specified in provided materials)
Application Submission
Specific submission instructions and application portal/form were not detailed in the provided website content. Applicants should contact KEC for current application details and deadlines.
Contact for Application Details
- Phone: (208) 765-1200
- Toll-Free: (800) 240-0459
- Email: kec@kec.com
What Kootenai Electric Cooperative Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: Idaho 100%. Top recipient cities: Lewiston, ID.
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