Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship Program
The MMUA Utility Workforce Scholarship supports individuals interested in pursuing careers in the utility sector. Up to five (5) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to students who enroll in a utility-related career program at an eligible institution. The MMUA Utility Workforce Scholarship is open to students seeking credentials as a powerline/lineworker, gas operator, water and wastewater operator, phone broadband, GIS specialist and other utility-specific programs.
The Scholarship application deadline is May 15, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
- Live in the state of Minnesota
- Complete the application
- Answer two open-ended questions in 500 words or less:
- Why are you interested in becoming a utility worker in your chosen field?
- What can you tell us about your knowledge of the utility sector, specifically municipal utilities?
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Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a mentor, employer, or teacher
For more information on the MMUA Scholarship Program, please contact Jamie Lee, MMU Administrative Assistant, at (507) 929-5997 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship Program
Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), one of Marshall Municipal Utilities electric power providers, has established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors with educational pursuits that are related to the electric industry. Up to 12 scholarships will be granted each year in two categories. The program is administered by Kaleidoscope, a dedicated partner in scholarship and grant management.
The Scholarship application deadline is March 14, 2025 5:00 PM Central Time.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship Program must meet all criteria in one of two areas:
1) Scholarships for Full-Time Undergraduate Studies
Up to five (5) scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to high school seniors who meet the following qualifications:
- High school seniors who reside in a household receiving electric service from a Missouri River Energy Services' member utility. Residence eligibility may be verified by calling Marshall Municipal Utilities. Eligible high schools are designated by Missouri River Energy Services.
- Plan to enroll in a full-time* undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school no later than the fall of 2025.
Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing courses of study for careers related to the electric industry, such as an electrical technician (field service technician, wind turbine maintenance, power plant maintenance, etc.), electrical engineer or other engineering disciplines, mathematics, science, energy management, or other fields including accounting, economics or communications.
These scholarships may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the student meets certain academic criteria.
*Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment for the entire academic year.
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2) Scholarships for Students majoring in a Powerline/Lineworker Program
Up to seven (7) scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to students who meet the following qualifications:
Must enroll in a full-time* Powerline/Lineworker Program at an eligible technical college no later than fall of 2025.
Eligible technical colleges include the following:
- Bismark State College - Bismark, ND
- Dakota County Technical College - Rosemount, MN
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Granite Falls, MN Campus
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Jackson, MN Campus
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena, MN Campus
- Mitchell Technical Institute - Mitchell, SD
- Northwest Iowa Community and Technical College - Sheldon, IA.
Powerline/Lineworker scholarships are one-time only and not renewable. Applicants do not need to reside in a household receiving electric service from an MRES member utility.
For more information on the MRES Scholarship Program, please contact the Marshall Senior High School Counselor, at (507) 537-6920 or Jamie Lee, MMU Administrative Assistant, at (507) 929-5997 or via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.