As one of the seven Cooperative principles, "Concern for Community", is demonstrated by Pella Cooperative Electric with its belief in empowering our youth. One of the ways the co-op adheres to this principle is through a $1,000 scholarship in each school district within the co-op's service territory.

These school districts include Grinnell, Knoxville, Lynnville-Sully, Newton, North Mahaksa, PCM, Pella Christian, Pella High, Pleasantville, Twin Cedars, and a homeschool student in any of the districts.

"We believe in investing in future leaders in our communities which is why we award up to $11,000 in scholarships every year to graduating seniors," said Doug Stewart, Pella Cooperative Electric CEO. "We want to thank all the seniors who applied to our scholarship program and congratulate the class of 2024."

This year, Pella Cooperative Electric awarded four $1,000 scholarships to outstanding local high school seniors. Get to know these talented students.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Alexy Conover was the winner of the $1,000 scholarship for the Lynnville-Sully School District. Conover will be attending South Dakota State University to study natural resource law enforcement.

The recipient of the $1,000 scholarship for the Pella High School District was Lydia Vos. She will be attending Liberty University majoring in psychology.

The winner of the $1,000 scholarship for the Pella Christian High School was Alexis Vos. She will be attending Dordt University majoring in accounting.

Kate Schneider received the $1,000 scholarship for the Knoxville High School District. She will be attending Central College to study elementary education.

The recipient of the $1,000 scholarship for the Pleasantville High School District was Hally Mull. She will be attending Indian Hill Community College to study dental hygiene.

The winner of the $1,000 scholarship for a homeschooled student was Abigail Warner. She will be attending the University of Iowa majoring in sports and recreation management.

Congratulations seniors!