Each year, we recognize students for their achievements by teaming up with Basin Electric, our generation cooperative, to offer three $1,500 scholarships. Verendrye also funds Dollars for Scholars scholarships in the communities we serve. Scholarship applicants must be area high school seniors, and parents must be active Verendrye Electric members. If you have questions, contact Kristie Hoff at 800-472-2141.

Who is eligible to receive the scholarship?
Dependent children of member-cooperative employees and member-cooperative consumers are eligible to apply.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/ technical school. Basin Electric scholarships are awarded without regard to other awards, loans, or financial assistance the applicant may have obtained.

How are the recipients selected?
Scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, leadership potential, and involvement in school and community activities. Other factors considered include honors received, work experience, a personal statement of educational and career goals, and an outside appraisal. Each member cooperative is responsible for selecting one recipient in the member cooperative consumer category.