Consumers Energy offers scholarships!

Consumers Energy offers scholarships for those pursuing postsecondary education!

Academic scholarships are offered to high school senior dependents of cooperative members.

Lineworker/Powerline scholarships are available to residents of the state of Iowa pursuing a career in the powerline industry.

Applications for these programs are typically available from December through March.

Academic Scholarship

Consumers Energy annually awards academic college scholarships to members' children. The selection is based on a combination of grades, work experience, participation in school and community activities, and a recommendation from a third party. Complete and submit the application below.

Lineworker/Powerline Scholarship

Consumers Energy annually awards a lineworker scholarship to assist a student pursuing a career in the power industry. Applicants must have applied and been accepted in the Lineworker/Powerline program at an approved Midwest college of their choice. This scholarship is limited to Iowa residents. Preference will be given to Consumers Energy members. Complete and submit the application below.

Academic Scholarship
Lineworker Scholarship

2025 Academic Scholarship Program Application

Applications, essays, and supporting documentation are due by March 14, 2025.

First

Last

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

Alternative Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

Consumers Energy Account Number

Parent/Guardian Name (1)

Relationship (1)

Parent/Guardian Name (2)

Relationship (2)

High School Graduating from in 2025

Contact at High School to Notify of Award (Counselor/Administrator)

Hobbies/Special Interests

Extracurricular Activities/Employment History

Name & Mailing Address of Accredited School Attending in Fall 2025

How Did You Learn of Consumers Energy's Scholarship Program?

Application Authorization

I certify that all information contained on my application and other required materials is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If I am a recipient of this scholarship, I hereby authorize Consumers Energy to utilize information about and from my scholarship application, any presentations or projects, and my likeness for public relations purposes and publicity.

Student Signature

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Parent/Guardian Signature

Sign above

Most Recent High School Transcript

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100 MB limit.
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Letter of Reference

Essay - questions listed in text below.

Applications, essays, and supporting documentation are due by March 14, 2025 to:

Consumers Energy

Attn: Tami Kerwood

2074 242^nd Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158

tkerwood@consumersenergy.coop

APPLICATION INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP:

Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to applicants pursuing a post-secondary education in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school.

ELIGIBILITY:

Must currently be a senior in high school.
Must be a dependent of a Consumers Energy member.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Complete the application form by typing or printing. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Enclose your most recent academic transcript from your high school.
Enclose one letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, or employer.
Answer the following questions. The essay should be no less than 300 words.

- How does energy efficiency affect you, your family, and the cooperative as a whole?
- How do you think this scholarship will help you accomplish your education and career goals?

Return your completed application and supporting documentation to Consumers Energy by March 14, 2025.
Applications received after this date will not be considered.

SELECTION:

Selection criteria will be based on scholastic achievement, school and community involvement, work history, essay submission, and a written recommendation by a third party.

NOTIFICATION:

Scholarship recipients will receive notification from Consumers Energy. Due to the volume of applications expected, only students awarded a scholarship will be notified no later than April 14, 2025.

DISBURSEMENT:

Scholarships awarded shall be for $1,000 payable to the student and the educational institution the student will attend.

ONLY CONSUMERS ENERGY COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN THE STATE OF IOWA ARE ELIGIBLE.

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2025 Lineworker Scholarship Program Application

Applications, essays, and supporting documentation are due by March 14, 2025.

First

Last

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

Additional Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

Are you a member or dependent of a member of Consumers Energy?

Yes

Account Number

Parent/Guardian Name (1)

Relationship (1)

Parent/Guardian Name (2)

Relationship (2)

High School from Which You Will/Did Graduate

Name & Mailing Address of School You Will Attend

How Did You Learn of Consumers Energy's Scholarship Program?

Hobbies/Special Interests

Extracurricular Activities

Employment History: Dates, Nature of Work, Hours Per Week (list two)

Application Authorization

Student Signature

Sign above

Parent/Guardian Signature

Sign above

Most Recent High School Transcript

One Letter of Reference

Essay

Applications, essays, and supporting documentation are due by March 14, 2025 to:

Consumers Energy

Attn: Tami Kerwood

2074 242^nd Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158

tkerwood@consumersenergy.coop

APPLICATION INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP:

Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to applicants pursuing a post-secondary education in an electric lineworker program.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants enrolling in a lineworker program or those with verification of a wait-listed status for the next open enrollment period are eligible.
Recipients must be enrolled in a lineworker program and begin school within 12 months. In the event the lineworker program is full and the college of choice is maintaining a student waiting list, the recipient must provide proof in writing in order to hold funds for the next open enrollment period.
This scholarship is limited to Iowa residents who are starting college in the Fall of 2025.
Preference will be given to Consumers Energy members and dependents of members.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Complete the application form by typing or printing. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Enclose your most recent academic transcript from your high school.
Enclose one letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, employer, or system manager.
Include a short essay answering the following questions:
- Why are you pursuing a career in the electric field?
- Who, if anyone, has inspired you to pursue such a career.
Return your completed application and supporting documentation to Consumers Energy by March 14, 2025.
Applications received after this date will not be considered.

SELECTION:

Selection criteria will be based on scholastic achievement, school and community involvement, work history, and references.

NOTIFICATION:

Scholarship recipients will receive notification from Consumers Energy. Due to the volume of applications expected, only students awarded a scholarship will be notified no later than April 14, 2025.

DISBURSEMENT:

Scholarships awarded shall be for $1,000 payable to the student and the educational institution the student will attend.

ONLY RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF IOWA ARE ELIGIBLE.

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