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Scholarship Opportunities at RVEC

At Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative (RVEC), we believe in investing in the future of our communities. One meaningful way we do this is by supporting local students through educational scholarships. These opportunities recognize academic success, leadership, and community involvement, and help ensure our region continues to grow with strong, local leaders.

We’re proud to offer multiple scholarships for high school seniors and college students whose families are RVEC member-owners. If you have questions or need help with the application process, contact us at (712) 659-3649.

Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 30, 2026

Each year, Basin Electric Power Cooperative—RVEC’s wholesale power supplier—offers one $1,000 scholarship to a dependent of a RVEC member-owner. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, leadership skills, community involvement, work experience, and educational goals.

To apply: Submit the completed application to RVEC by mail (PO Box 486, Glidden, IA 51443) or in person by 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026.

Basin Scholarship Form

Award Amount: Four $500 scholarships

Programs Eligible: Electrical Technology, Powerline, or Powerline Technology

Corn Belt Power Cooperative, another RVEC power supplier, offers scholarships for students enrolled in qualifying technical programs at Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon.

Eligibility:

Reside in a county served by a Corn Belt Power member cooperative
High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
Accepted into a qualifying program as a full-time student
Submit a reference letter with your application
Maintain 2.5 GPA throughout the academic year

Scholarships are split between the first and second semesters. Only one scholarship may be awarded per student.

For application, deadline, and details, contact:

Sheila Van Engen, Foundation Secretary

📍 Northwest Iowa Community College Foundation

📞 (800) 352-4907 ext. 246

📧 svanengen@nwicc.edu

Award Amount: One $500 scholarship

Program Eligible: Wind Energy and Turbine Technology

Corn Belt Power also partners with Iowa Lakes Community College to support students studying wind energy and turbine technology, a growing and vital industry for Iowa’s clean energy future.

Eligibility:

Iowa resident
High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
Accepted as a full-time student at Iowa Lakes Community College
Maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA

Scholarships are split between the first and second semesters.

For application, deadline, and details, contact:

Jolene Rogers, Institutional Advancement

📞 (800) 242-5106 ext. 4491

📧 tcondon@iowalakes.edu

Investing in Your Future

These scholarships are more than financial assistance—they’re part of our cooperative commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders, builders, and innovators in our rural communities.

Call RVEC at (712) 659-3649 to learn more.

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