Scholarships Available 

LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DETAILS: 

  • Two (2) $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarships are established to assist students pursuing post-secondary education in an electric lineworker program.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Any applicant enrolling in a lineworker program or any applicant who can prove they are on a waiting list for the next open enrollment period.
  • Preference will be given to FMEC members, who reside in Freeborn, and/or Mower Counties.

SELECTION:

  • The applications will be reviewed and evaluated, and the students will be selected based on the application, the essay questions, and the ability of the student to maintain a 2.5 grade point average during the first term of college. 

NOTIFICATION:

  • The cooperative will contact the students after all applications have been reviewed, and selections have been made. 

    DISBURSEMENTS:

    • The full scholarship amount will be disbursed directly to the school and applied to the student's account. 


    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPTIONS:

    Applicant must complete and submit the scholarship application by March 1. 

    About Lineworkers:
    Electrical lineworkers work for utility companies and electrical contractors to install, maintain, and restore overhead and underground electric lines. They work outdoors in all kinds of weather and are often called to restore power that severe weather conditions have severed. Training includes knowledge of electrical theory, safety, and first aid.

    Minnesota Colleges Offering Training in This Field:

    Minnesota West Community & Technical College
    Jackson, MN - (800) 658-2522

    Dakota County Technical College
    Rosemount, MN - (877) 937-3282

    Minnesota State Community & Technical College - Wadena
    Wadena, MN - (800) 247-2007

    LUCK OF THE DRAW SCHOLARSHIP
    Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative is offering the Luck of the Draw Scholarship to our membership. 

    Program Details:

    • Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded.
    • The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026, by 3:30 p.m.
    • The Luck of the Draw Scholarship drawings will be held Tuesday evening, April 21, 2026, at the cooperative's annual meeting at the Albert Lea High School, 2000 Tiger Lane, Albert Lea, MN.                              
      STUDENT MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

    Qualifications:

    • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who resides in Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative's (FMEC) service territory and receives electric services from FMEC. The student/parent must have an active electric account at the time of the drawing. 
    • The awarded recipient must be enrolled as a full-time college student in the fall of 2026. Proof of enrollment must be submitted to FMEC before the funds are disbursed to the school. Information does not need to accompany the application.

    Student's name and/or photographs may be published in the FMEC newsletter, on the website, and/or on social media.

    If the student cannot fulfill his/her enrollment obligations, the award is forfeited.

    DOWNLOAD APPLICATION      APPLY ONLINE 

    For further information, please contact: 
    Lori Jimenez | (507) 379-8852 

    Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (FMEC) is proud to offer scholarships to Riverland Community College. Scholarships are awarded to children of FMEC members and adult FMEC members who are returning to school to further their education.

    Eligibility requirements are:

    • To be a current member of FMEC
    • To have financial need
    • To be a full-time student in any field (non-traditional students encouraged to apply)

    For applications or more information click here.

    PLEASE CONTACT RIVERLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
    FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION.