Grand Valley Power Opens 2019 Scholarship Applications

GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. - (December 8, 2018) – Grand Valley Power is now accepting applications for its 2019 scholarship program. This year, GVP is awarding over $20,000 total to local students for continuing education. Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $2,000. All of the scholarship opportunities are open to any applicant residing in a home served by Grand Valley Power and pursuing post-secondary undergraduate education.

Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2019 with exception to the Western Colorado Community College Electric Lineworker Scholarship, which is due June 1, 2019. You can pick up applications at all high school counseling offices, CMU’s financial aid office, at gvp.org/scholarship-program or at Grand Valley Power’s main office.

A committee of educators appointed by the board of directors will review all applications received by the due date and select an awardee. The committee selects scholarship recipients based on a combination of weighted criteria, including financial need, academic, volunteer or work achievements and a personal essay.

For questions about the scholarship program or requirements, please email scholarships@gvp.org or call us at 970-242-0040.

###