ORU scholarship application window opens
Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is now accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors, current college students and adults pursuing continuing education in their chosen career fields.
Eligible applicants must permanently reside within the cooperative’s service area and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA while enrolled in undergraduate coursework at an accredited college, university or technical school.
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This year marks the fourth consecutive year the scholarship program has been offered exclusively online, a change that has led to a notable increase in applications.
The application deadline is April 10, 2026. Applications must be submitted online here. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Applicant requirements remain consistent with previous years. In addition to meeting GPA standards, students must submit a transcript, two letters of recommendation, a complete Student Aid Report (SAR), and a written narrative highlighting academic achievements, community service, career goals and financial need.
Scholarships are awarded in amounts up to $1,000 per academic year, with a lifetime maximum of $3,000 per student. Awards are nonrenewable, and applicants wishing to be considered in future years must submit a new application annually.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will be announced on June 11. Scholarship checks will be made payable to the student’s educational institution and mailed to the student. Funds may be used for on-campus expenses such as tuition, books and housing.
In 2025, the cooperative awarded a total of $80,000 in scholarships.
Scholarship funding is made possible through Operation Round Up, a program in which Cuivre River Electric members voluntarily round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar. These funds are administered by a seven-member volunteer board and support individuals, families and organizations throughout the service area.
For more information, contact Operation Round Up Coordinator Tim Schmidt at tschmidt@cuivre.com or 636-695-4837.
