Corn Belt Power Cooperative Scholarship
Administered by Iowa Lakes Community College
Purpose
Committed to the communities it serves and to the production of renewable energy, Corn Belt Power Cooperative partners with Iowa Lakes Community College to offer a scholarship opportunity to students who study wind energy and turbine technology. Corn Belt Power is interested in maintaining a skilled and educated workforce that can install, maintain and service modern wind turbines.
Applicants must be enrolled in the Wind Energy and Turbine Technology program at Iowa Lakes Community College.
One $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to an individual who has met the requirements set forth. Recipients may be either first or second year students, but are eligible for only one scholarship. Each scholarship will be split equally between the first two semesters of enrollment after receiving the scholarship. Scholarship proceeds will be used for tuition, fees and books.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered a candidate for the Corn Belt Power Cooperative Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Achieve a high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Accepted as a full time student in the identified program at Iowa Lakes Community College.
- Must be an Iowa resident.
- File scholarship application with Iowa Lakes Community College by April 1.
- Maintain 2.5 minimum grade point average; eligibility shall be reviewed each semester.
Selection Criteria
The primary criteria for the award will be the candidate’s potential for success and grade point average.
For more information, contact Jolene Rogers, executive director, institutional advancement, Iowa Lakes Community College, 800-242-5106, ext. 4410 or email
bkraft@iowalakes.edu .