Butte Electric Cooperative values leadership development in our service territory by helping our community youth obtain a higher education. This scholarship program is designed to recognize and encourage the achievements of the members and their dependent children.
Technical School Scholarship & Apprenticeship Program
Butte Electric Cooperative will award a $1000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in or planning to attend a qualified program below:
- Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
- Power Line Construction & Maintenance
- Utilities Technology-Power Line
- Electrical Construction & Maintenance
- Information Systems Technology
- Energy Operations
- Telecommunications
Additionally, the student will receive a 1000-hour paid apprenticeship with Butte Electric Cooperative.
Scholarship Requirements and Application
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 - CLOSED
Butte Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Butte Electric Cooperative (BEC) awards four (4) $1,000 annual scholarships to students who plan to pursue a degree or certification from an accredited university, college, junior college, technical school, or other post-secondary educational institution. Applications are judged primarily based on work experience, community involvement, future plans, a letter of recommendation, and a written essay. The Scholarship Committee that determines recipients includes three BEC Board Members and three BEC employees.
Scholarship Requirements and Application
Application Deadline: February 16, 2024 - CLOSED
Annual Meeting Scholarship Drawing
Butte Electric Cooperative will award one (1) $1,000 scholarship at the 2024 Annual Meeting. The scholarship recipient will be drawn at random from all eligible applicants. This unique scholarship opportunity gives all eligible applicants an equal chance of winning. The winner will be given a check written to the college or school of the winner’s choice.
Scholarship Requirements and Application
Application Deadline: October 21, 2024
Previous winners of a Butte Electric Scholarship are not eligible to apply again for any scholarship listed above.
