MWEC SCHOLARSHIPS
We know that one of the best investments a community can make is in education.
That’s why MWEC awards scholarships each year to students in the communities we serve.
Through our commitment to education our hope is that students are better positioned to build skills and knowledge
needed to help our communities grow and prosper. But it’s no secret that furthering your education can be
expensive – that’s why we offer a number of scholarships.
*New for 2025 Scholarship Applicants*
Only ONE application for:
MWEC-BEPC Scholarship
Haugen Family Scholarship
Community Scholarship
*Each scholarship requires a different essay be submitted*
(see application for essay topics)
APPLICATION PDF
ONLINE APPLICATION
MWEC Consent and Release Form
Application Deadline:
Must be RECEIVED by
February 14, 2025
Applicants must submit the application and all necessary information via online application or via:
Mail:
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Scholarships
P.O. Box 1346
Williston, ND 58801
Email:
pr@mwec.com
In-person:
Williston - 218 58th St W
Stanley - 6150 82nd Ave NW
New Town - 250 4th St S
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025
MWEC-BEPC Scholarship
Application Due Date:
February 14, 2025
Award Amount:
One - $2,000 award
One - $1,500 award
One - $1,000 award
Eligibility:
High School - Seniors
College - Freshman
Member requirement:
MWEC Residential Members ONLY
Each year, Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative (MWEC) in collaboration with Basin Electric Power Cooperative awards scholarships to dependent children of MWEC residential members. Scholarships are awarded to the top three applicants.
FIRST PLACE:
$2,000 scholarship award
SECOND PLACE:
$1,500 scholarship award
THIRD PLACE:
$1,000 scholarship award
Eligibility
* Dependent child of a MWEC residential member.
* Members of primary residences only.
* High school senior or college freshman enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.
Scholarship Intent
Scholarships must be used for educational costs such as tuition, student fees, textbooks, room and board, etc. Students must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Recipient Selection
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, 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.
The scholarships will be awarded without regard to other awards, loans or financial assistance the applicant may have obtained.
Selection Process
All scholarship applications are reviewed by the MWEC employee scholarship committee.
Winners will be announced by March 2025.
To apply, see application above
Who is Basin Electric? Basin Electric Power Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative. Simply put, Basin Electric makes the electricity that MWEC distributes to our members.
Haugen Family Scholarship
Application Due Date:
February 14, 2025
Award Amount:
One - $5,000 award
Eligibility:
High School - Seniors
College – Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Member requirement:
MWEC Members & Non-Members
The Haugen Family Scholarship is designated for qualified applicants who plan to achieve a degree while attending a two-year college, four-year college or certified Vocational or Technical school. Emphasis will be placed on individuals seeking a degree in engineering or other energy related field of study.
Eligibility
* MWEC members and non-members
* Individuals who graduated or will be graduating from a high school in Mountrail or Williams County
* High school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.
Scholarship Intent
Scholarships must be used for educational costs such as tuition, student fees, textbooks, room and board, etc. Students must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Recipient Selection
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of education and career goals, and an outside appraisal.
The Haugen Family Scholarship will be awarded without regard to other awards, loans or financial assistance the applicant may have obtained.
Selection Process
The review of scholarship applications is two-tiered:
- All applications are reviewed by the MWEC Board of Directors scholarship committee.
- Top candidate applications will be voted upon by the MWEC Board of Directors.
HAUGEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE
To apply, see application above
MWEC Community Scholarship
Due Date:
February 14, 2025
Award Amount:
Nine - $1000 scholarships
Eligibility:
High school seniors
MWEC Members and non-members
One high school senior per high school will be awarded a
$1000 scholarship
Students must attend one of the following schools:
Grenora Public School
New Town High School
North Shore Plaza
Parshall High School
Ray Public School
Stanley Community Schools
Tioga School District
Williston High School
Williston Trinity Christian School
Eligibility
* High School Senior
* MWEC members and non-members. (preference given to members)
Scholarship Intent
Scholarships must be used for educational costs such as tuition, student fees, textbooks, room and board, etc.
Recipient Selection
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, 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.
The scholarship will be reviewed by a MWEC scholarship committee. The Members Scholarship awards will be announced by March 31, 2024.
To apply, see application above
Due Date: No due date. Must attend June 3, 2025 Annual meeting
Award Amount: Two - $1000 scholarships
Eligibility: High school graduate or
finished Freshman year of college
*Members only
Save the Date for the 2025 Annual Meeting – June 3, 2025 at Stanley High School! Eligible individuals will have the opportunity to sign-up for the ‘Luck of the Draw’ scholarship!
Eligibility
* High school graduate or finished freshman year of college
* Dependent child of a MWEC primary residential member
Scholarship Intent
Scholarships must be used for educational costs such as tuition, student fees, textbooks, room and board, etc.
Recipient Selection
All eligible individuals will be entered into a ‘Luck of the Draw’ and will be drawn at the end of the annual meeting. Must be present to win the scholarship. All scholarship recipients are required to provide:
1. College name and address
2. College student identification number
*You may print and fill out your form prior and bring to registration at the Annual Meeting.
*Member and Dependent MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!
MWEC AM Scholarship Form
