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Scholarships for Co-op Kids!

$778,500 awarded since program began in 1987!

 

See 2020 Scholarship Winners

Show your Cooperative Spirit and Win a $1,250 Scholarship

54 scholarships!  $67,500 awarded!

For high school seniors whose parents or guardians are members of Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op. Good for technical school, college or university.

Polk-Burnett is pleased to offer community service scholarships to the sons and daughters of co-op members. Co-op scholarships are unique because they are based on community service, not academic grades, athletic performance or financial need. The program recognizes students who make a difference in the lives of others and demonstrate the cooperative spirit. 

Eligibility

Scholarship candidates must:
1. Be a high school senior, graduating this school year.
2. Be the child or legal dependent of a Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative member. (A member is someone who buys electricity from the co-op; parent/guardian must be named on electric account.)
3. Be continuing their education after high school at an accredited technical school, college or university.
4. Demonstrate community service, according to instructions on scholarship application.

Applications are accepted September through December each school year.
Deadline was January 1, 2021. Scholarship winners will be announced spring 2021.

Selection

Polk-Burnett appreciates the number of outstanding applications we receive each year, and we wish we could award scholarships to everyone.

All candidates who meet eligibility and community service requirements will be entered into a random drawing in January.
1. Five scholarship winners will be selected in each co-op district (we have nine districts). See co-op district map.
2. Nine additional scholarship winners will be selected in a random drawing of all remaining applicants.

Notification

Winners are announced by mail, in the Powerlines newsletter and during award nights at local high schools. Upon proof of enrollment at an accredited school, scholarship winners receive a check toward first-semester expenses. Scholarship checks are payable to the educational institution.


Scholarships Do Not Affect Your Electric Bill

Scholarships do not affect electric rates. Scholarships are funded with unclaimed Capital Credit dollars that otherwise would be forfeited to the state, and by the generosity of co-op members who donate Capital Credits to the scholarship fund.

Polk-Burnett is owned by its members and guided by a nonprofit, cooperative philosophy. When the cooperative makes money beyond expenses, the difference is refunded to members as Capital Credits. Prior to 1987, Polk-Burnett was required to give unclaimed Capital Credits to the State of Wisconsin. Now, the co-op can use these unclaimed dollars for education, and we are proud to offer scholarship to the children of our members. 

If you would like to donate your future Capital Credits to the co-op's scholarship program, see our online enrollment form.

For more information, contact:

Joan O'Fallon
Communications Director
800-421-0283, ext. 333
jofallon@polkburnett.com

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Steve Stroshane, general manager
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  • My Electric Account
    • Capital Credits
    • New Construction or Rebuild
    • Outage Notification
    • Overhead to Underground Conversion
    • Payment Options
    • Rates, Fees and Deposits
    • Security Lights
    • SmartHub Overview & Enrollment
    • Start or Stop Service
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Update Your Contact Information
  • Energy Savers & Solutions
    • Beat the Peak
    • Do the Summer Shift
    • Electric Grid & Meter Upgrade
    • E-Vehicle Charger
    • ETS Unit
    • Energy Saver Videos
    • How to Spot a High Bill with SmartHub
    • Load Management
    • Lower Your Energy Bill
    • Mini Boiler
    • Off-Peak
    • Rebates
    • Stray Voltage
    • Use Energy Wisely Guide & 101 Ways to Save
    • Water Heater
  • Community
    • Co-op Scholarships
    • Diggers Hotline
    • Economic Development
    • Electric Safety
    • Gift Cards
    • Kids Activity Page
    • License to Live Drivers Safety
    • Operation Round Up
    • Power Line Safety Demo
    • Youth Tour
  • My Co-op
    • 2020 Annual Meeting Report
    • About Us
    • Audit and Bylaws
    • Board of Directors
    • Co-op History & Timeline
    • Employment Opportunities
    • General Manager Blog
    • Legal & Privacy Statements
    • Mission, Values, Principles
    • Newsletter
    • Polk-Burnett Policies
    • Right-of-Way Program
  • Go Green
    • E-Vehicles
    • Energy Supply & Renewables
    • Evergreen Renewable Energy Blocks
    • Geothermal Energy
    • Home Solar and Wind
    • Paperless Billing
    • Protect the Karner Blue Butterfly
    • SunTuria Solar Tours
    • SunTuria Solar