Itasca-Mantrap Education Scholarship

Our communities are powered by the people who live here. That’s why we support local students with scholarships that help them pursue their goals and stay connected to their hometowns. These opportunities encourage learning, leadership and growth. Investing in students today helps build a stronger community tomorrow.

The scholarships are funded through unclaimed capital credits. Minnesota state law allows electric cooperatives to use unclaimed capital credits that remain uncashed for seven years for charitable or educational purposes. This year, Itasca-Mantrap is offering up to five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors attending a school in our service territory or adults returning to school who are Itasca-Mantrap members or dependents of members.

Students from the following school districts are eligible to apply:

• Park Rapids

• Nevis

• Menahga

• Walker

• Homeschooled students within the cooperative’s service area

The cooperative has established eligibility guidelines so that these funds remain focused on the communities within our service territory.

Scholarship applications must be received no later than March 31.

Applications can be submitted to scholarships@itasca-mantrap.com or mailed to Itasca-Mantrap Attn: Scholarships, PO Box 192 Park Rapids, MN 56470 by March 31.

Click here to download the application

SCHOLARSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The terms and conditions on which the scholarships are to be made are as follows:

  1. Applications must be received no later than March 31.
  2. The scholarship is a one-time scholarship.
  3. Available to active Itasca-Mantrap member or a dependent of an active member.
  4. Applicants must be a high school senior, undergraduate or adult returning to school.
  5. Applicant must earn a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  6. Applicant must be enrolled on a full-time basis.
  7. The scholarship will be paid directly to the educational institution for credit to the student’s account at the institution with notification of receipt to be received from the educational institution.
  8. Scholarships will be awarded based on funds available and the applicants' eligibility.
  9. The scholarships shall be announced and awarded in the spring prior to the recipient’s graduation.