**Please note there has been a change in this year's program. Applicants must have two referrers submit a recommendation letter. Referrers need to use the Recommendation Letters link to submit their letter. Applicants cannot submit these letters.
2026 General Scholarship Program Application | High West Energy Cooperative.
2026 Line Worker Scholarship Program Application | High West Energy Cooperative.
2026 Scholarship Recommendation Letters | High West Energy Cooperative.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Nebraska Energy FCU Scholarships (ne-fcu.org) -Must be a member of the credit union to apply.
Education, Scholarships & Careers - WREA - Wyoming Rural Electric Association (wyomingrea.org) - Additional Line Worker scholarships through Wyoming Rural Electric Association
Questions? Email scholarships@highwest.coop or call 307-245-3261.
Each year, High West Energy sponsors high school students from Wyoming, Nebraska, or Colorado to take part in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a chance for students to step into history, discover their voice, and begin shaping the legacy they’ll leave behind.
Delegates will join more than 1,800 students from across the country in Washington, D.C., June 15-21, 2026. Together, they’ll explore historic monuments and museums, meet with elected officials, and, most importantly, develop leadership skills, strengthen their resumes, and form lasting connections with other young leaders from across America.
Most of the expenses are covered by High West Energy. We ask that parents or guardians provide transportation to and from the Wyoming Rural Electric Association (WREA) in Cheyenne, WY. The program is coordinated and facilitated by WREA and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Learn more at the links below!
Apply here: WYOMING YOUTH TOUR APPLICATION
Operation Round Up® is a program for members designed to help other members who are in need.
Members will have their electric bills "rounded up" to the nearest dollar. The additional money (from 1 to 99 cents) is donated to the Operation Round Up® fund.
Although the amount seems small for each participating member, when you multiply it by thousands of participants' contributions, that's a lot of pennies! Collectively, this makes a huge difference in our communities!
Click here to submit the form directly online!
*Energy Camp registrations are closed for 2025. Check back in early 2026 for next summer's energy camp!
Each year, Nebraska Rural Electric Association hosts Youth Energy Leadership Camp at Camp Comeca in Cozad, Nebraska. This camp introduces students to the cooperative world through different types of activities.
Even better! If you attend Youth Energy Camp, you are eligible to attend NRECA'S Youth Tour the following summer!
What to Expect at Camp: