As one of the seven Cooperative Principles, "Concern for Community" is demonstrated by Pella Cooperative Electric with its belief in empowering our youth. One of the ways we adhere to this principle is through the scholarships we award. Scholarship recipients are reviewed and selected by Pella Cooperative Electric's Evaluation Committee.

Pella Cooperative Electric awards $1,000 scholarships in our service territory annually, one per each school district, to encourage and recognize the achievements of area students: 

• Grinnell

• Knoxville

• Lynnville-Sully

• Newton

• North Mahaska

• PCM

• Pella Christian High School

• Pella High School

• Pleasantville

• Twin Cedars

• Home school students in any school district served by Pella Cooperative Electric

How to Apply & Eligibility

For students at Pella High School or Pella Christian High School:

• ​The application can be made by completing the Dollars for Scholars application. See your guidance office to obtain this application or visit Pella Dollars for Scholars website.

• Scholarship applicants' parents or guardians must be members of Pella Cooperative Electric (those who receive electricity from us).

• Deadline: February 28, 2025

For students at other area high schools or homeschooled students:

• ​Deadline: April 25, 2025

• Applicant must currently be a high school senior with three and one-half years, or the equivalent in hour credits, of high school.

• Applicant must carry a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

• Scholarship applicants' parents or guardians must be members of Pella Cooperative Electric (those who receive electric service from us).