Academic Scholarship Program Application

Applications, essays, and supporting documentation are due by March 17, 2026.

Academic Scholarships are available to dependents of members of Consumers Energy of Iowa.

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Consumers Energy Cooperative of Iowa Account Number

Parent/Guardian Name (1)

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Parent/Guardian Name (2)

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High School Graduating from in 2027

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

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Name & Mailing Address of Accredited School Attending in Fall 2027

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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.

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Most Recent High School Transcript

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Letter of Reference

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Essay - Questions listed below.

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Applications, essays, and supporting documentation are due by March 16, 2027 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.
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.
- Electric cooperatives operate based on seven cooperative principles. Which of the principles do you think is most important and why? (To learn more about the seven cooperative principles, visit our Cooperative Difference page at www.consumersenergy.coop/cooperative-difference.)
- How has Consumers Energy personally impacted you and/or your family?
Return your completed application and supporting documentation to Consumers Energy by March 16, 2027.
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, 2027.

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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