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Jeffrey L. And Trudiann Nelson Rural Electric Endowment

The Jeffrey L. and Trudiann Nelson Rural Electric Endowment was established in December of 2013 in celebration of Jeff’s retirement from East River Electric. Several of Jeff’s counterparts in the industry, East River Electric, and Jeff’s family came together to complete the endowment on behalf of Jeff and his wife Trudiann in honor of Jeff’s commitment to Mitchell Tech and the industry he served. Nelson has offered his support of Mitchell Tech through his involvement in Mitchell Tech’s Strategic Advisory Committee, program Advisory boards and most recently as a member of Mitchell Tech’s Foundation Board.
Automation Controls/SCADA
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled in the Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Electrical Utilities & Substation, Automation Controls/SCADA, and Wi-Fi Broadband Technologies/Telecommunications programs Applicants must complete the MTC Incoming student online application during the open application period to be eligible for this scholarship
$500

Mark And Kathy Hofer Endowed Power Line Technology Scholarship

Mark and Kathy Hofer are avid supporters of Mitchell Tech’s Power Line and Construction program. Mark has served on various electric cooperative boards for several years both on a local and national level. The Hofer’s have sponsored this scholarship since 2007 and created an endowed fund in 2014 to support the Power Line Scholarship and Wind Turbine Technology Scholarship. The Power Line award recipient will be selected by the SD Line Superintendents from applications provided by the Mitchell Technical College Foundation from those received during their Fall application period. The scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of the second semester each year and applied to the recipient’s account the same semester.
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a student in the Power Line program at MTC Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above Applicant/parent/guardian must be a member of a SD Electric Cooperative Applicant must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
$1000

Northwestern Energy Scholarships

NorthWestern Energy has been an active supporter of Mitchell Tech through donations of scholarship funds and equipment since 2003. The scholarships will be awarded in January and applied to PL accounts the Spring semester and the following Fall semester for ECM, SCADA and WTT two-year program recipients.
Automation Controls/SCADA
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Natural Gas Technology
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicants can be first or second year students currently enrolled full-time in the following programs: Electrical Construction and Maintenance Power Line Construction and Maintenance SCADA Wind Turbine Technology – 2 year Natural Gas Technology Applicant must complete the MTC online application and submit references if required during the open application periods as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
$1000

Otter Tail Power Company

Must be enrolled full time in the Powerline Construction & Maintenance, Electrical Construction & Substation or Wind Turbine Technology program Must maintain a GPA 2.0 or higher Must complete the MTC Foundation Online scholarship application Must be from an Otter Tail Power Company Service Area
$750

SD Municipal Electric Association Energy Production & Transmission Scholarship

The South Dakota Municipal Electric Association (SDMEA) consists of 35 member municipalities dedicated to providing reliable electricity to approximately 100,000 residents across South Dakota. The association works collaboratively to ensure efficient, community-focused electric service and advocates for the interests of municipal utilities within the state. This scholarship was created by the SDMEA to support workforce development within the electric utility industry. Its primary goal is to encourage students with an interest in the power industry to continue their educational pursuits and to remain connected with their hometown municipal electric utility. The scholarship aims to strengthen local communities and ensure a skilled, engaged workforce for the future.
Powerline Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Utilities Technology
Must be a resident of one of the SD Municipal Electric Association’s 35 member communities, enrolled in an electric related program, and have minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Questions About Applying?
Call the Mitchell Tech Admissions Office at 1.800.684.1969, 605.995.3025 or email .

SCHOLARSHIPS

Questions On Creating A Scholarship?  Call the Mitchell Tech Foundation Office at 1.800.684.1969, 605.995.3025 or email .