BEPC Scholarship

Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) offers a $1,000 scholarship to students enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. The scholarships are awarded based on academic record, the potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of education and career goals, and an outside appraisal.

Application Deadline February 3, 2023.

Fill out the Applicant Appraisal Form

BEPC Scholarship Application

Basin Electric Power Cooperative Application (PDF)

Step 1 of 4

Contact and Family Information
Name*
First Last
Permanent Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Phone*
College Phone
Email
Mother's Name
First Last
Father's Name
First Last
Co-Op Affiliation*
Student's parent is:
- Member Cooperative Employee
- Member Cooperative Consumer
Cooperative System Name*
Cooperative City, State, and Zip Code
High school name and address from which you graduated or will be graduating from:
Activities, community involvement, achievements, and/or honors:

Work Experience

Sending a resume does not replace any part of this application. If space provided in any section is inadequate, you may upload attachments. Attachments must follow the same format. Do not repeat information already reported on the application form. Your name, address, and name of this scholarship program should be included on all attachments, however.
Employer 1*
Describe your work experience (ie: food server, babysitting, lawn mowing, and office work). Indicate dates of employment for each job and the approximate number of hours worked each week.
Employer 2
Describe your work experience (ie: food server, babysitting, lawn mowing, and office work). Indicate dates of employment for each job and the approximate number of hours worked each week.
Employer 3
Describe your work experience (ie: food server, babysitting, lawn mowing, and office work). Indicate dates of employment for each job and the approximate number of hours worked each week.
Employer 4
Describe your work experience (ie: food server, babysitting, lawn mowing, and office work). Indicate dates of employment for each job and the approximate number of hours worked each week.
Goals & Aspirations
Write a brief summary of your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and long-term goals.

Education

High school seniors must include a transcript and complete this section.

Students currently or previously enrolled in college or vocational-technical schools must include college transcripts of grades. Completion of ACT and/or SAT tests is not necessary to apply.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Tests Taken
- ACT
- SAT
- Neither
ACT English Score
ACT Math Score
ACT Reading Score
ACT Science Score
ACT Comp Score
SAT Verbal Score
SAT Math Score
School*
Name of accredited school you plan to attend.
Type of School
- 4-Year College or University
- 2-Year Community or Junior College
- Vocational/Technical School
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Address of accredited school you plan to attend.
Major Course of Study
Minors (If applicable)

Essay Submission
Essay Question*
As part of the application, you are required to compose and submit an essay. The essay should be no more than one page, typed, with a font size no smaller than 12-point, and double-spaced on 8 1/2-inch by 11 inch size paper. Include your name on the top right-hand corner of the essay. Essay - What challenges face rural electric cooperatives in the coming years and how do you think challenges should be addressed?
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Applicant Appraisal

The Applicant Appraisal must be completed in order for your application to be evaluated. It is to be completed by a high school or college counselor or advisor, an instructor, or a work supervisor who knows you well.

View the Applicant Appraisal Form
Recent Academic Transcript / SAT and ACT Scores
Max. file size: 100 MB.

BEPC Scholarship Application

Step 1 of 4

Contact and Family Information

Work Experience

Education

Essay Submission