Access Energy Cooperative
Lineworker Scholarship Program

$2000 scholarships may be awarded to qualifying students enrolled in a one- or two-year line worker program, such as the NW Iowa Community College Powerline program. Award recipients may become eligible for an internship at Access Energy Cooperative.

1. Selection Criteria will be based on
   • Academics
   • School, work, and community involvement,
   • Personal essay back side of application, and
   • Interview at the cooperative office – scheduled in March
2. Timeline
   • Deadline to submit application is March 15, 2026
   • Notification of award recipients and ceremony for presentation of all scholarship awards will follow
   • Scholarship awards expire June 1 of the following year if winner has not contacted the cooperative to receive award
   ◦ Should an award recipient require more time to allow for acceptance at a post-secondary educational institution, an extension must be requested in writing prior to expiration of the award. Contact mktg@accessenergycoop.com
3. Eligibility
   • Must be a 2026 high school graduate
   • Must reside in southeast Iowa in the general Access Energy Cooperative service area
   ◦ Preference may be given to an applicant who is a member, or dependent of a member, of Access Energy Cooperative
   • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
   • Applicants are only eligible to qualify for one scholarship from the cooperative
4. Disbursement of Awards
   • Payment of the first $500 will be made upon completion of the first semester, and proof of enrollment for the second semester has been received by the cooperative office
   • Payment of the balance will be made upon completion of the second semester, and proof of enrollment for the final semester has been received by the cooperative office
   • Recipient is responsible for submitting enrollment verification to the cooperative to request payment