Application Deadline: February 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time
The High West Energy Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors and current college, university, and trade school students who are dependents of active High West Energy members.
Before You Begin
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Academic Transcript
- ACT and/or SAT Scores
- 400-600 Word Essay
Essay
- As part of the application, you are required to compose and submit an original essay.
- Essays should be 400-600 words and include your name on the top right-hand corner of the document.
- Essay Prompt: Electric cooperatives are built on the principles of service, accountability, and community. Describe a time when you demonstrated one or more of these values. What actions did you take, and what did the experience teach you?
- Consider describing the situation, the actions you took, the impact your efforts had on others or your community, and what you learned from the experience.
Letters of Recommendation
- Two letters of recommendation are required.
- Letters must be submitted directly by your recommenders using the Recommendation Form. [INSERT LINK]
- Applicants may not submit recommendation letters on behalf of recommenders.
- Both recommendation forms must be received by February 1, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.
Additional Information
- Current college freshmen should submit their high school transcript if limited college coursework is available.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
- Scholarship recipients may be asked to provide a photo, student ID number, financial aid office information, and other details for scholarship administration and publicity purposes.
Questions? Contact Kendra Mitchell at scholarships@highwest.coop or 307-245-3261.
