Scholarship Opportunity

Austin Utilities - SMMPA Scholarship

Offered by Austin Utilities & Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency

The Austin Utilities - SMMPA Scholarship supports a local graduating high school senior from an Austin Utilities customer family. Funded by Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, the scholarship is designed to increase awareness of municipal utility organizations and the value of locally controlled utility service.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be a local graduating high school senior.
  • Have a parent or legal guardian who is an active Austin Utilities customer.
  • Submit the required scholarship essay.

Requirements

  • Complete the AU-SMMPA Scholarship application.
  • Submit an essay reflecting on one or more of the published municipal utility prompts.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that your parent or legal guardian is an active Austin Utilities customer.
  2. 2Review the current AU-SMMPA Scholarship instructions.
  3. 3Complete the scholarship application.
  4. 4Write an original essay responding to one or more of the municipal utility prompts.
  5. 5Submit the complete application according to the current scholarship instructions.

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