Economic Development Scholarship Application

Guidelines Northeast Power provides matching scholarships, up to 50% of allowable expenses, for attending economic/community development training or education. Information about the availability of these scholarships is available from Northeast Power or its member-distribution cooperatives. These scholarships are considered an investment in the economic/community development leadership base of Northeast Power's service area. 

Scholarships will be awarded using the following guidelines:

1. Individuals or organizations requesting a Northeast Power scholarship must complete an application and submit it to the Manager of Economic Development & Member Services. The application is a simple one-page form. 
2. Scholarships may be given for an amount up to 50% of allowable expenses. Regardless of the total expenses, a scholarship will not exceed the full cost of registration or tuition.
3. Eligible expenses may include registration fees or tuition, lodging, meals and travel expenses. Travel expenses may include fuel for a personal vehicle, airfare, train fare or bus fare.
4. Applicants should indicate when the scholarship funds are needed in the space provided on the application form.
5. Anyone directly involved in the development of any part of Northeast Power's service area is eligible for a scholarship. Examples include electric cooperative directors and staff, elected officials, professional economic development staff and local economic development organization board members.
6. The maximum amount to be awarded per individual per year is $800. Once the budgeted scholarship funds are exhausted in a fiscal year, there will be no more scholarships awarded for that year.
7. Aware of scholarships and the appropriateness of the training or conference is at the sole discretion of Northeast Power. While applicants do not have to provide supplemental materials at the time of application, they may be asked to do so if the purpose of the course is unclear. 
8. Scholarship recipients must submit a follow-up report to Northeast Power within 60 days of the event. The report shall include the name of the event, name of the individual attending, description of the event, and value of the event to both the individual and the organization.

Scholarship questions should be submitted to:
Allie Bennett
Manager of Economic Development & Member Services
abennett@northeast-power.coop
573.769.8215 (direct)
573.769.2107 (office)