Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA) gives scholarships to area high school Seniors whose parents are members.
SECPA offers ten $1,000 scholarships. And through Tri-State, an additional $1,000 scholarship is available. Eligible applicants must be a Senior graduating in 2026 who plans to attend a two or four-year college, trade or other non-traditional secondary educational institution.
The completed SECPA/TRI-STATE application form must also have a school transcript, letter of recommendation, and a short essay on the benefits of cooperative membership.
In addition, this year Basin Electric will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to one student in the SECPA member territory. Must apply for Basin scholarship using the Basin scholarship application.
All applications available for download at the link below.
If you have more questions, please contact Debbie Howard at (719) 383-1314.
Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners
Traven Sharon
Traven is the recipient of the Tri-State Scholarship.
He is graduating from Sharon Home School. His parents are Trenton and Lindy Sharon.
Ashlynn Hancock
She is graduating from Rocky Ford High School and her parents are Lee and Andrea Hancock.
Delaney Bond
Delaney is graduating from Cheraw High School/Home School.
Her parents are Miles & Brianne Bond.
Sadie Buhr
This La Junta High School 2025 graduate is the daughter of Dan and Kellie Buhr.
Kolter Cranson
Kolter is graduating from Kim High School in 2025. He's the son of Kenneth and Kathy Cranson.
Ryan Day
Ryan's parents are James and Rexella Day. He's graduating from Fowler High School in 2025.
Bay Ellis
Bay is the daughter of Ben Ellis. She is graduating in 2025 from Springfield High School.
Callie Hinds
Callie is graduating in 2025 from Campo High School. Her parents are David and Nancy Hinds.
Kinsley Mayo
Kinsley's parents are Jake and Kristine Mayo. She is graduating from La Junta High School in 2025.
Case Nelson
Case is graduating from Eads High School in 2025. His parents are Sam and Denise Nelson.
Colin Nelson
Colin's parents are Colby Nelson and Claire Prince. He will graduate in 2025 from Eads High School.
Jorji Ratzlaff
Jorji graduates from Pritchett High school in 2025, Jorji's guardian is Teresa Garcia.
Dalton Casper
Dalton is the son of Paul and Susan Casper, he graduates from Swink High School in 2025.
Dalton is the recipient of a scholarship funded by the family of, and in memory of Jim & Lizzie Rehfeld.
Jacob Gearhart
Jacob is the son of Darla Cook, he graduates from Las Animas High School in 2025.
Jacob is the recipient of a scholarship funded by the family of, and in memory of Jim & Lizzie Rehfeld.
Lars Grahn
Lars is the son of Lars and Kelly Grahn, he graduates from Vilas High School in 2025.
Lars is the recipient of a scholarship funded by the family of, and in memory of Jim & Lizzie Rehfeld.
Tavin Watkins
Tavin is the son of Tate and Tally Watkins, he graduates from Kim High School in 2025.
Tavin is the recipient of a scholarship funded by the family of, and in memory of Jim & Lizzie Rehfeld.
