Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Apply for a $1,000 scholarship

Students whose parents are members of Butler County REC are eligible to apply for a $1,000 Basin Electric Power Cooperative scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate courses of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. High school seniors and upper-level college students may apply. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, work experience, and school and community activities.

The first-place entrant's application will be sent to Basin and awarded a $1,000 scholarship. The second-place entrant's application will be forwarded to Corn Belt Power Cooperative for the opportunity to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. If not chosen, the second-place entrant will receive a $500 scholarship from Butler County REC.

Information for the 2026 scholarship will be available in November of 2025. Contact us at 888-267-2726 if you have questions.