Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week
Funding Amount
$250 (weekly award); larger scholarships available at spring banquet
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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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.
Example grants
Glacial Lakes Area Development · Britton, SD
Assist local organizations such as food banks, kids backpack meals, 4-h
$15K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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