GCEA provides scholarships for students and teachers living in our cooperative service area.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
GCEA has provided student scholarships for decades thanks to the generosity of the Board of Directors, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, and Basin Electric power Cooperative.
Students are eligible to receive a scholarship if their parents or legal guardians receive electrical service to their primary residence from GCEA.
First-time applicants must fill out an application form and provide the following information:
- List of high school and community activities
- Statement of other activities
- Two letters of recommendation
- High school or college transcripts
- First page of the member's Federal incom tax return form 1040 or 1040A
- A 200-word essay relating to cooperative business
Returning college students who previously received a GCEA scholarship are eligible for continued funding if they meet certain academic requirements. Return applicants simply complete the basic information section of the application form and submit an original certified college transcript.
GCEA members may contribute to the scholarship fund through our Operation Roundup program.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GCEA sponsors high school juniors to participate in the Washington D.C. Youth Tour and the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp.
WASHINGTON, D.C. YOUTH TOUR
Washington, D.C. Youth Tour is a fantastic opportunity for two students to visit Washington D.C. with 1,500 other students from across the country. The lucky winners will visit our state capitol before heading to D.C. where they will meet members of Congress and visit national monuments, the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Museums, and much more.
Dates: TBD
Eligibility: The program is open to high school students who are at least 16 years old as of January 1, 2013; attend a school in the GCEA service territory and will return to high school in the fall; and live in a household that receives electricity from GCEA.
Application: An application must be submitted along with an essay (approximately 500 words). The topic for 2013 is as follows:
There are several different sources of fuel for generating electricity. These include coal, gas, wind, solar, and hydro energy. Each source has its own costs and benefits. Describe what you think would be the ideal energy mix for our country and why.
Application forms are available by clicking on the link below. The forms may also be picked up from GCEA or local high school counselors.
Application Deadline: January 14, 2013
The application form and essay must be submitted to the GCEA Headquarters, 37250 W. Hwy 50, PO Box 180, Gunnison, CO 81230.
COOPERATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP
Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp is held at the Glen Eden Resort near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The primary objective of the week-long camp is to provide educational experiences and to develop leadership skills that will assist young adults in meeting future challenges. Dates: July 14 - 19, 2013.
Eligibility: The summer camp is open to high school students who are at least 16 years old as of January 1, 2013; attend a school in the GCEA service territory and will return to high school in the fall; and live in a household that receives electricity from GCEA.
Application: An application must be submitted along with an essay (approximately 500 words) on the following topic:
There are several different sources of fuel for generating electricity. These include coal, gas, wind, solar, and hydro energy. Each source has its own costs and benefits. Describe what you think would be the ideal energy mix for our country and why.
Application forms are available by clicking on the links below. The forms may also be picked up from GCEA or local high school counselors.
Application Deadline: The application form and essay must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 to the GCEA Headquarters, 37250 W. Hwy 50, PO Box 180, Gunnison, CO 81230.
For additional information, visit www.gcea.coop or call Member Services at 970- 641-7359.
TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS
2013 scholarship opportunities will be posted as they become available. Please check back periodically.
2012 Scholarships
Tri-State, G&T hosted a second annual teacher training conference for co-op area educators in Westminster, Colorado on August 7 - 9.
The conference was developed in partnership with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project.
The mission of NEED is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creative effective networks of students, educators, businesses and government and community leaders to design and deliver objective energy education programs.
2011 Scholarships
In 2011, GCEA's service provider, Tri-State G&T, partnered with the Keystone Center to present "CSI: Climate Status Investigations" to middle and high school teachers in GCEA's service area. The course took place June 28 - 30, 2011 at the Tri-State headquarters in Westminster, Colorado.
The CSI course was developed with the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory to train educators to lead students through an exploration of the factors contributing to greenhouse gas levels and the economic and social impacts associated with climate change.
Two teachers from Crested Butte Community School and Lake City Community School received scholarships to attend this summer. The scholarship paid tuition fees, lodging, meals and a travel stipend. Participating teachers also received teacher relicensure credit through the Colorado School of Mines. After completing the course, GCEA and Tri-State provided the teachers with a $500 donation to purchase classroom materials.
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