SLVREC scholarships support Valley students

With nearly $215,000 awarded in scholarships over the past five years, San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (SLVREC) continues to help local students pursue their educational goals.

Each year, SLVREC awards up to eight scholarships, with opportunities available in a variety of fields. While most are reserved for REC members’ dependents, some are open to other Valley students.
Available scholarships include:
SLVREC Adams State University Four-Year Scholarship: Renewable for up to four years, this scholarship covers in-state tuition, certain fees and a book allowance for the award year.

*Martin Christensen Electric Lineworker Scholarship ($5,500): Available to individuals attending an accredited lineworker school. Funds may be used for tuition, required textbooks or basic tools. Preference is given to graduating high school seniors, but the scholarship is open to all individuals.

Robert Wolfe Scholarship ($4,000): For students pursuing education in agriculture or engineering at a trade school, college or university.

Michael Rierson Scholarship ($4,000): May be used toward further education at any trade school, college or university.

James & Thomas Magness Scholarship ($4,000): For students pursuing an electrical-related field, including electrical work, engineering, linework or communications technology.

SLVREC Past Director/Tri-State Scholarship and SLVREC Past Retired GM Ray Villyard & CEO John Villyard/Tri-State Scholarship ($2,500 each): Additional opportunities to help students continue their education.

In addition, the Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship is available to dependents of REC members and dependent children of REC employees.

Click HERE for applications eligibility requirements and additional details. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2027.

*Open to all Valley students; don’t have to be a member