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Barron Electric Scholarships

We are excited to offer three different scholarship opportunities to member students through one application.
The application deadline is February 2, 2026. Winners will be randomly selected, and announced at Barron Electric's Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9 at Barron Electric Cooperative.

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Scholarship Funding

Funds for Barron Electric's Scholarships and donations are derived from the Federated Youth Foundation, an administrative trust overseeing unclaimed cashback credits of former members. The Federated Youth Foundation has specific requirements for which the funds can be used. Legally, Barron Electric cannot use funds from cashback credits to reduce rates.

Dairyland Power Cooperative, the wholesale power provider for Barron Electric Cooperative, is offering a $1,000 scholarship. Students who apply for the Barron Electric Scholarships will automatically be considered for this scholarship if they are not selected for a Barron Electric Scholarship through the random drawing.

Charles Van Sickle Scholarship

The $5,000 Charles Van Sickle Scholarship is open to pre-law or law students who have an interest in cooperative law. Established in 2013, this scholarship commemorates the legacy of the late Charles Van Sickle, a respected attorney and lobbyist for Wisconsin's electric cooperatives. Please check back for the 2026 scholarship application & deadline.

The Glenn English National Cooperative Leadership Foundation Scholarship (The "Youth Tour Alumni Scholarship") encourages educational advancement by awarding high education scholarships to eligible students. One $10,000 scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually.

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