Scholarships Opportunities Available
MECA Memorial Scholarship and BEPC Scholarship
Note: Applications may be run through an AI detection program. Us of AI could prevent the application from being considered.
BEPC Scholarship
Basin Electric Power Cooperative (BEPC) is offering two scholarships to a LYREC member's dependent. The first-place winner will receive a $1500, and the second-place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The applicant must be a student enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in the fall of 2026.
Recipients are selected based on academic record, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of education and career goals, and an outside appraisal. To apply, complete the required criteria and submit by Feb. 11 at 5pm.
Send applications to LYREC, Attn: Jami Propp, P.O. Box 1047, Sidney, MT 59270 or email to scholarships@lyrec.coop.
MECA Scholarship
Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association (MECA) is offering a $500 scholarship to one eligible student from the northeast district of Montana. The applicant's parent(s)/guardian(s) must be a LYREC member, and the applicant must be attending college in the fall of 2026. Applications are judged based on academic strength, school and community activities, employement, volunteerism, community service and a personal statement.
A committee comprised of LYREC staff will choose one application to advance to MECA for a chance to win a $500 scholarship. In addition, LYREC will award a $500 scholarship to the chosen applicant it sent to MECA. This will give the selected applicant a chance to earn a totoal of $1,000. To apply, complete the required criteria and submit on or before March 5 at 5pm.
Send applications to LYREC, Attn: Jami Propp, P.O. Box 1047, Sidney, MT 59270 or email to scholarships@lyrec.coop.