Polk-Burnett is pleased to offer scholarships to the sons and daughters of co-op members. As a cooperative, Polk-Burnett has a strong commitment to youth and community. Each year since 1987, high school seniors are selected to receive scholarships to continue their education. The program recognizes the sons and daughters of members who demonstrate cooperative spirit through service to others.
Applications
The deadline for the Class of 2010 was January 4; applications for the Class of 2011 will be posted the beginning of next school year
Applications are posted here in the fall of each school year. The deadline to submit applications is in January, with selection in February. To apply, candidates must be:
- graduating from high school in the coming year.
- planning to attend a vocational school, college or university after high school graduation.
- the son, daughter or legal dependent of a Polk-Burnett member. Please note: a member is one who buys electricity from the co-op; parent/guardian must be named on electric account for scholarship eligibility.
Scholarship funding
Polk-Burnett is owned by its members and guided by a nonprofit, cooperative philosophy. When the cooperative makes money beyond expenses, the difference if refunded to eligible members via capital credits. Prior to 1987, Polk-Burnett was required to give unclaimed capital credits to the State of Wisconsin. Now, however, we can use these dollars for education, and we are proud to offer scholarship to the children of our members. Scholarships are funded with unclaimed capital credit dollars and do not affect electric rates.
2010 Polk-Burnett Scholarship Winners (News Release)
