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Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week

Lake Region Electric Association Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$250 (weekly award); larger scholarships available at spring banquet

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • High school seniors
  • Well-rounded individuals who excel in both the classroom and community

Geography

  • U.S. citizenship (likely, based on similar programs)

Other requirements

  • Region served by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives (includes Lake Region Electric Association service area in South Dakota)

Overview

Award Amount: $250 per week to use as recipients wish; eligible to win larger scholarships at spring banquet

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Dakota News Now have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. Since inception, more than $90,000 in scholarships has been awarded to over 590 students.

Program Foundation

This program was founded on the four pillars of Touchstone Energy:

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Innovation
  • Commitment to Community

Eligibility

  • High school seniors
  • Well-rounded individuals who excel in both the classroom and community
  • U.S. citizenship (likely, based on similar programs)

Selection Criteria

  • Academic excellence
  • Community involvement and participation
  • Leadership qualities
  • Embodiment of Touchstone Energy values

Geographic Scope

Region served by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives (includes Lake Region Electric Association service area in South Dakota)

What Lake Region Electric Association Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$15K
Median grant
$15K
  • By dollars: South Dakota 100%. Top recipient cities: Britton, SD.

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    $15K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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