We Want to Help You Succeed

We’ve been providing scholarships for college-bound students in our cooperative areas for more than 25 years. You can be part of that tradition.

$500 BEK Scholarships

Apply for a $500 scholarship to use in your first semester at an accredited college or university. Apply

University of Mary Scholarships

Each academic year, BEK awards two $1250 scholarships to students who are pursuing degrees in Mass Communications or Computer Information Systems (or a similar degree).
The nominee must be a BEK Cooperative member or BEK Fiber customer, or the dependent of a BEK cooperative member or BEK Fiber customer. Apply

Valley City State University Scholarships

BEK awards a single $2500 scholarship, or two $1250 scholarships, each academic year to students who are pursuing a technology-related degree. The nominee must be a BEK Cooperative member or BEK Fiber customer, or the dependent of a BEK cooperative member or BEK Fiber customer. Apply

FRS Scholarship Program

BEK is excited to offer students in our service areas the opportunity to apply for the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship Program, in cooperation with the NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association. Learn more