Scholarship Program

Applications are open to current members residing in a home served by Grand Valley Power, who are continuing their education to obtain an undergraduate degree or certificate with at least a one-year course of study, and who are enrolling in the fall as a full-time student. Other requirements depend on the scholarship you are applying for. Please review the terms and requirements of each scholarship.  

The CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Scholarship is open to any applicant who currently resides in Mesa County (at the time of application). 

The award levels vary by scholarship: 

• Jack Broughton - Colorado Mesa University Scholarship:  One (1) $2,000 scholarship will be awarded, which is renewable for a total of four years (if terms are met).

• Matt Williams STEM Scholarship:  One (1) $1,500 scholarship will be awarded, which is renewable for a total of four years (if terms are met). 


• Grand Valley Power Scholarship: Six (6) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. This is a one-time award. 


• CMU Tech Scholarship: One (1) $1,500 scholarship will be awarded. This is a one-time award. 


• CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship will be awarded. This is a one-time award. 

The application requirements are:

1. Submit all information on GVP's application one of three ways: (1) online application form, (2) drop off a completed PDF application at our main office or (3) send the completed PDF application by mail. PDF applications can be found below. 
2. Submit an official transcript from the last high school or college attended.
   • Transcripts may be mailed (sealed), faxed from the school to (970) 242-0612, or emailed from the school to scholarships@gvp.org and MUST be an official record. 
   • If applying for multiple scholarships, only one transcript is needed. 
3. Submit two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. 
4. Submit a typed, original essay on why you should be awarded a Grand Valley Power Scholarship. Describe the chosen career path you are taking and why. Discuss such items as school and community involvement, volunteer experience, leadership and work opportunities and financial need. A minimum of 500 words is required. 
5. Submit a high-resolution photo (preferably a .jpg file with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI). All photos are removed during evaluation and only used in the event a scholarship is awarded (for print and distribution recognition). 
6. Scholarship winners are asked to attend their school’s senior awards event (if applicable) and Grand Valley Power’s annual membership meeting in August to be recognized. Failure to attend the annual meeting could result in a reduction of the scholarship amount.

The Jack Broughton - Colorado Mesa University, Matt Williams STEM, Grand Valley Power, and CMU Tech scholarship applications must be

• submitted online at gvp.org or
• postmarked to PO Box 190, Grand Junction, CO 81502 or
• dropped off at 845 22 Road or

by 5:00 p.m. on March 1, 2025. 

The CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Scholarship must be postmarked, dropped off or submitted online at gvp.org by June 1, 2025. 

Online submissions can be saved to return to later. 

You can apply for as many scholarships as you want; however, you will only receive one. For example, a student applies for both the Jack Broughton-CMU and Grand Valley Power scholarship. The student will receive one or the other, not both, if the committee chooses that applicant. 

After applications are received for the GVP Scholarships, the Jack Broughton - CMU Scholarship and the CMU Tech Scholarship, a committee of educators appointed by the board of directors will review the applications and determine the winners.  Awardees will be notified in writing by April 1, 2025.

A committee of electric lineworkers appointed by the management of Grand Valley Power will review and determine an awardee for the CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Scholarship. An awardee will be selected and notified by June 1, 2025. 

All applications will be graded on the following subject areas: Financial Need (18%); Essay composition, grammar, chosen career path, school/community involvement (50%); Letters of Recommendation (14%); Academics - cumulative grade point average and courses (18%); Adjustments can be made at the discretion of the committee for other considations, e.g., honors, awards, after-school jobs, etc. 

Please email questions to scholarships@gvp.org - Please DO NOT email your completed applications. Applications can be submitted online, by mail or in person. 

Coming soon!

Jack Broughton - Colorado Mesa University Scholarship Application & 2025 Rules

Grand Valley Power Scholarship Application & 2025 Rules

CMU Tech Scholarship Application & 2025 Rules

CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Scholarship Application & 2025 Rules