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BEK Scholarship Opportunities Now Open

November 2025

At BEK, we believe the future belongs to those who are prepared to lead it, and that begins with education. For more than 25 years, BEK has proudly supported the next generation of innovators, creators, and community leaders through our scholarship programs.


If you’re a BEK Cooperative member or BEK Fiber customer, or the dependent of one, you could be eligible to receive financial assistance for college or technical school.


Explore these opportunities and take the first step toward your future:

Valley City State University Scholarship

Amount: $1,250 – $2,500
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Who’s Eligible: Current or new students pursuing a technology-related degree

Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarship

Amount: $1,500 – $7,000
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Who’s Eligible: Rural students entering their first year of college or vocational-technical school

BEK Cooperative Scholarship

Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Who’s Eligible: High school seniors graduating in 2025 and entering their first year of college

University of Mary Scholarship

Amount: $1,250
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Who’s Eligible: Current or new students pursuing a degree in Mass Communications or Computer Information Systems (or a similar field)


Education strengthens communities, and BEK is proud to invest in the young minds who will keep our rural towns strong and thriving for generations to come. To learn more and to apply, visit bek.coop/coop/scholarships.

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