Academic Scholarship Application

2027 APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2027 

MPE’s robust Academic Scholarship Program provides $2,500 to $10,000 scholarships, including at least two dedicated Ag-based scholarships (or 4-H educational programs for high school students from farming, ranching, agriculture, and 4-H families) as a part of MPE's New ERA Community Benefits Plan. Scholarship funds come from an annual pool of up to $75,000 from our Unclaimed Capital Credits Fund. These single-year awards are open to traditional and non-traditional applicants. The MPE Scholarship Committee’s criteria includes how compelling/impactful each applicant’s required essay is, along with academic performance, community involvement, and work experience. Recommendations for scholarship awards are sent to the MPE Board of Directors, which has the final authority with respect to awarding scholarships.

Please tell us whether you are a Traditional or Non-Traditional Applicant
Entering college right after high school.
Continuing in college or entering/returning to college not immediately after high school.
For "traditional" (entering college right after high school) applications, students must be currently attending a high school within MPE's service territory. Use the drop-down menu to select your high school. For questions, please contact memberrelations@mpei.com.
Please direct your questions to memberrelations@mpei.com.
Please fill in your information
Mailing Address Street/PO Box
School Location
College Classification Status Fall 2027
Describe your work experience, including employer(s) and position(s) held.

For Non-Traditional Students Continuing in College

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

You must attach the required documents listed below.
High school transcript for applicants beginning college this fall; college transcript for applicants continuing in college.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, svg.
Explain why you are seeking an MPE scholarship and your motivation for your planned or ongoing academic endeavors. No more than one 8.5x11" page, typed, 12-point font, double-spaced.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, svg.

Optional Attachments

One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, svg.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, svg.
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, svg.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS

By checking the box, you acknowledge that if you are selected as a scholarship recipient, a requirement to receive the funding is to attend MPE's Annual Meeting, usually held on a Saturday morning in late April or early May. For those with a school/athletic conflict on the date of the Annual Meeting, alternative accommodations can be made for attendance at an MPE Board Meeting during the summer. 

Email Scholarships@mpei.com