Recent Winners of NCEL Scholarships:  
NCEL has awarded $609,000 in scholarships to 443 students since 1994!

2022 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 78 applicants:

• Seth Bakken, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Son of Terri Bakken, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative.
• Jonah Bettin, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Son of Susan Bettin, Great River Energy.
• Alan Boganrief, U of MN Morris. Son of Martin W Boganrief, Xcel Energy.
• Max Curtis, Metropolitan Community College Kansas City. Son of Aimee Curtis, Minnesota Power.
• Kaitlyn Dailey, Luther College. Daughter of Chad Dailey, VanMeter.
• Gustav Gerhardson, St. Olaf College. Son of Bruce Gerhardson, Otter Tail Power Company.
• Annika Hillstrom, Bethel University. Daughter of Jason Hillstrom, ABB Electrification Products.
• Alex Hoglund, Iowa State University. Son of Christopher Hoglund, Cummins.
• William Lehnherr, South Dakota State University. Son of Patrick Lehnherr, Barr Engineering Company.
• Jack Libbesmeier, Drake University. Son of Jack Libbesmeier, Primus Marketing.
• Ellen Lorentz, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Daughter of Brian Ronald Lorentz, Xcel Energy.
• Tori Novitzki, University of Minnesota Duluth. Daughter of Matthew Novitzki, ALLETE.
• Lauren Nuhring, University of Mn-Duluth. Daughter of Jonathan Nuhring, Minnesota Power.
• Linsey Otterson, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Daughter of Jay Otterson, Viking Electric Supply – Rochester.
• Samuel Rausch, Lake Superior College. Son of Gregory Rausch, Ottertail Power Company.
• Reanna  Reinke, University of Mn-Duluth. Daughter of David Reinke, Dakota Electric.
• Kayleigh Skeer, University of Minnesota. Daughter of Angela Skeer, Hunt Electric Corporation.
• Katelynn Stanius, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Daughter of Steven Stanius, Fresco INC.
• Gavin Stodden, Gustavus Adolphus College. Son of Stephanie Stodden, Viking Electric.
• Joseph Verdick, University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Son of James S Verdick, Collins Electric.

​2021 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 79 applicants:​

• Lucas Aberwald, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Mechanical Engineering.  Son of Dan Aberwald, Egan Co.
• Anna Fisher, Concordia College, Secondary Math Education.  Daughter of Ben Fisher, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Amber Miller, Concordia College St. Paul, Orthotics/Prosthetics.  Daughter of Brooks Miller, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Brooke Reinhardt, University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, Psychology.  Daughter of Eldred Reinhardt, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Amelia Thoreson, University of Iowa, International Relations & Spanish.  Daughter of Eric Thoreson, Electrical Production Services.
• Alec Meland, Northwest Technical College, Electrical Construction & Maintenance.  Son of Jerry Meland, Dakota Supply Group.
• Brandon Mork, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Civil Engineering.  Son of Gina Mork, J.H. Larson Electric.
• Jakob Otterson, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Social Studies Education.  Son of Jay Otterson, Viking Electric.
• Gavin Stodden, Gustavus Adolphus College, Exercise Psychology.  Son of Stephanie Stodden, Viking Electric.
• Anna Youngs, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Medical Lab Sciences.  Daughter of Steve Youngs, Steen Engineering.
• Bettina Rebman, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Mechanical Engineering.  Daughter of Larry Rebman, EMLS.
• Alex Hoglund, Iowa State University, Mechanical Engineering.  Son of Christopher Hoglund, Cummins.
• Katelynn Stanuis, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Nursing.  Daughter of Steve Stanuis, FRESCO.
• Dalton Bonn, University of North Dakota, Electrical Engineering.  Son of Dalton Bonn, Otter Tail Power.
• Jessica Christoffer, South Dakota State University, Food Sciences.  Daughter of Andrea Christoffer, Federated Rural Electric Co-op.
• Chase Raukman, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Aerospace Engineering.  Son of William Raukman, Xcel Energy.
• Samuel Rausch, Lake Superior College, Professional Pilot.  Son of Greg Rausch, Otter Tail Power.
• Ashley Reed, North Dakota State University, Architecture.  Daughter of LeAnn Reed, Great River Energy.
• Dalton Schmit, Bismarck State College, Graphic Design & Communications.  Son of Joleen Schmit, Otter Tail Power.
• Izabelle Siebenaler, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Legal Studies.  Daughter of Richard Siebebaler, Dakota Electric Assn.

2020 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 88 applicants:

• Elena Branca, College of St. Benedict, Global Business.  Daughter of Denny Branca, Electrotech Inc.
• Zoe Dascalos, Minnesota State – Mankato, Consumer Science.  Daughter of Alexander Dascalos, Egan Co.
• Alec Eismann, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Psychology.  Son of Kurt Eismann, AJB Sales.
• Emily Frigaard, University of North Dakota, Physical Therapy.  Daughter of Kyle Frigaard, Otter Tail Power.
• Cordelia Ham, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Biology.  Daughter of Tao Ham, HGA.
• Jill Herman, Bethel University, Communications.  Daughter of Chris Herman, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Charles Johnson, University of North Dakota, Commercial Aviation.  Son of Peggy Johnson, Dakota Electric Association.
• Emma Johnson, Winona State University, Elementary Education.  Daughter of Danielle Johnson, Dakota Electric Association.
• Jack Libbesmeier, Drake University, Biochemistry.  Son of Jeff Libbesmeier, Primus Marketing Group.
• Mason Mayer, Inver Hills Community College, Communications.  Son of John Mayer, Graybar Electric Co.
• Ben McNaboe, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Biology.  Son of Tim McNaboe, EMS Partners.
• Nathan Novotny, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Architecture.  Son of Scott Novotny, Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs.
• Hannah Pharis, Marquette University, Exercise Physiology.  Daughter of Scott Pharis, Eaton Electrical.
• Molly Rapp, College of St. Catherine’s, Business.  Daughter of Keri Rapp, Dakota Electric Association.
• Bettina Rebman, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Mechanical Engineering.  Daughter of Larry Rebman, EMLS Inc.
• Andrew Reed, St. Cloud State University, Information Systems.  Son of LeAnn Reed, Great River Energy.
• Madelyn Reineke, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Graphic Design Marketing.  Daughter of Matthew Reineke, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Ellie Stodden, Gustavus Adolphus College, Biology.  Daughter of Stephanie Stodden, Viking Electric.
• Alyssa Stommel, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Architecture.  Daughter of Gary Stommel, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Olivia Windjue, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Diagnostic Medical Stenography.  Daughter of Brad Windjue, Werner Electric Supply MN.

2019 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 78 applicants:

• Avery Bentrott, St. John’s University, History & Accounting.  Son of Chris Bentrott, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Alessandro Berns, Florida International University, undeclared.  Son of Matt Berns, Viking Electric Supply
• Kathryn Breuckman, University of St. Thomas, Chemistry.  Daughter of Tom Breuckman, Xcel Energy
• Jessica Christoffer, South Dakota State University, Food Science.  Daughter of Andrea Christoffer, Federated Rural Electric Co-op
• David Fender, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Civil Engineering.  Son of Julie Fender, Allete-Minnesota Power
• Derek Fender, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Civil Engineering.  Son of Julie Fender, Allete-Minnesota Power
• Elizabeth Fink, College of St. Scholastica, Biology.  Daughter of Tim Fink, Egan Company
• Drew Klemann, St. John’s University, Biochemistry.  Son of Cheryl Klemann, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Thomas Lehnherr, Marquette University, Civil Engineering.  Son of Patrick Lehnherr, BARR Engineering
• Jack Libbesmeier, Drake University, Pre-Med.  Son of Jeff Libbesmeier, Primus Marketing Group
• Marin Melloy, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Biology & Spanish.  Daughter of Terri Cook-Melloy, Signify
• Wyatt Melloy, University of St. Thomas, Electrical Engineering.  Son of Terri Cook-Melloy, Signify
• Amy Miller, University of Wisconsin – Stout, Entertainment Design/Animation.  Daughter of Joe Miller, Dakota Electric Association
• Nathan Novotny, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Architecture.  Son of Scott Novotny, U of M Electrical Inspections
• Camryn Nuhring, Lake Superior College, undeclared.  Son of Jonathan Nuhring, Allete-Minnesota Power
• Kari Orr, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Public Relations/Marketing.  Daughter of Sally Orr, Electrotech
• Brooke Reinhardt, University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse, Psychology.  Daughter of Eldred Reinhardt, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Amanda Scott, Arizona State University, Sports Business.  Daughter of Jay Scott, Grissinger-Johnson Sales
• Isabelle Siebenaler, University of Wisconsin – Madison, undeclared.  Daughter of Jane Siebenaler, Dakota Electric Association
• Samuel Verdick, Minnesota State – Mankato, Musical Theater.  Son of Jim Verdick, Collins Electric

2018 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 99 applicants:

• Bailey Bakken, Bethany Lutheran College.  Daughter of Terri Bakken, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
• Dylan Brend, University of St. Thomas.  Son of Darian Brend, Xcel Energy
• Kathryn Breuckman, University of St. Thomas.  Daughter of Tom Breuckman, Xcel Energy
• Zoe Dascalos, Minnesota State University – Mankato.  Daughter of Alexander Dascalos, Parsons Electric
• Jacey Edlin, South Dakota State University.  Daughter of Julie Edlin, Federated Rural Electric
• Thomas Harrison, Indiana University – Bloomington.  Son of Karla Harrison, Grissinger-Johnson Sales
• Amy Miller, University of Wisconsin – Stout.  Daughter of Joe Miller, Dakota Electric Association
• Shane Moore, University of North Dakota.  Son of Steve Stanius, FRESCO
• Emily Nelson, College of St. Benedict.  Daughter of Michael Nelson, Xcel Energy
• Nathan Novotny, University of Minnesota – Duluth.  Son of Scott Novotny, U of M Electrical Inspections
• Jakob Otterson, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.  Son of Jay Otterson, Viking Electric Supply
• Lauren Pendar, Inver Hills Community College.  Daughter of Daniel Pendar, Xcel Energy
• Rachel Pietsch, University of St. Thomas.  Daughter of Gordon Pietsch, Great River Energy
• Emily Resch, South Dakota State University.  Daughter of Julie Resch, Federated Rural Electric
• Zoe Stegora-Peterson, College of St. Scholastica.  Daughter of Todd Stegora-Peterson, Industrial Lighting Supply
• John Suess, Minnesota State University – Mankato.  Son of Tim Suess, Graybar Electric
• Amelia Thoreson, University of Iowa.  Daughter of Eric Thoreson, Electrical Production Services
• Samuel Verdick, Minnesota State University – Mankato.  Son of James Verdick, Collins Electric
• Kelly Wilson, University of San Diego.  Daughter of Brett Wilson, Viking Electric Supply
• Chad Ziemer, University of St. Thomas.  Son of Mark Ziemer, Barr Engineering

2017 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 108 applicants:

• Savanah Bettin, North Dakota State University, Susan Bettin, Great River Energy
• Noah Bishop, College of St. Scholastica, son of Christopher Bishop, Allete-Minnesota Power
• Dylan Brend, University of St. Thomas, son of Darian Brend, Xcel Energy
• Garrett Brengman, Anoka Technical College, son of Mark Brengman, Steen Engineering
• Hannah Brodersen, University of St. Thomas, daughter of Enoch Brodersen, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Kailey Colvard, Minnesota State University – Mankato, daughter of Brian Colvard, Collins Electric
• Nathan Covelski, Rochester Community & Technical College, son of Matt Covelski, Xcel Energy
• Chandler Frigaard, Minnesota State University – Mankato, son of Kyle Frigaard, Otter Tail Power
• Emma Gorman, College of St. Benedict, daughter of Pamela Gorman-Prochaska, Xcel Energy
• Kylie Kanwischer, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, daughter of Kathy Kanwischer, Border States
• Taylor Kasprzak, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, child of Jeffrey Kasprzak, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Simon Killeen, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, son of John Killeen, LKPB Engineering
• Samantha Klemann, St. Olaf College, daughter of Cheryl Klemann, Hunt Electric Corp.
• Kiley Loven, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, daughter of John Loven, Great River Energy
• Megan Lukitsch, University of Iowa, daughter of Dan Lukitsch, Viking Electric Supply
• Nathan Novotny, University of Minnesota – Duluth, son of Scott Novotny, U of MN Electrical Inspections
• Stephen Parlow, North Dakota State University, son of Marsha Parlow, Great River Energy
• Shannon Quinn, Arizona State University, daughter of Tom Quinn, Grissinger-Johnson Sales
• Alexander Roelofs, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, son of Wayne Roelofs, Great River Energy
• Jordan Schwarz, University of Minnesota – Duluth, child of Susan Schwarz, Allete-Minnesota Power

​2016 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 112 applicants:

• Cydney Berlinger, North Dakota State University, daughter of Martin Berlinger, Otter Tail Power Company
• Eli Bettin, North Dakota State University, son of Susan Bettin, Great River Energy
• Anna Blauw, Dordt College, daughter of David Blauw, Viking Electric Supply
• Mackenzie Bottolfson, Century College, daughter of Kevin Bottolfson, Viking Electric Supply
• Julianne Branca, University of MN - Twin Cities, daughter of Dennis Branca, Eaton
• Laura Cashin, University of Wisconsin - Superior, daughter of Michael Cashin, Allete - MN Power
• Kailey Colvard, Minnesota State-Mankato, daughter of Brian Colvard, Collins Electric
• Alec Eismann, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, son of Kurt Eismann, AJB Sales
• Elizabeth Fink, College of Saint Scholastica, daughter of Tim Fink, Nietz Electric, Egan Company
• Michelle Gutzmann, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, daughter of Mark Gutzmann, Xcel Energy
• Tyra Jaramillo, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, daughter of Martha Jaramillo, Dakota Electric Association
• Joseph Johnson, North Dakota State University, son of Philip Johnson, Allete - MN Power
• Kailyn Kuzel, Minnesota State-Mankato, daughter of Randy Kuzel, AJB Sales
• Katherine Lehnherr, University of Kansas, daughter of Patrick Lehnherr, Barr Engineering Co.
• Lauren Rodby, University of North Dakota, daughter of Joel Rodby, Bussmann by Eaton
• Samuel Rodenberg, University of Minnesota - Duluth, son of Michael Rodenberg, Allete - MN Power
• Kelley Wilson, University of San Diego, daughter of Brett Wilson, Graybar
• Jacob Wolf, University of Jamestown, son of Ritchie Wolf, Otter Tail Power Company
• Abigail Wormwood, St. Cloud State University, daughter of Sharon Wormwood, MN Rural Electric Association
• Lorissa Ziemer, North Central University, daughter of Mark Ziemer, BARR Engineering

2015 NCEL Scholarship Winners -- $30,000 to 20 winners of $1,500 each from 132 applicants:

• Bryce Blinkhorn, University of Minnesota-Duluth, son of Terry Blinkhorn, Parsons Electric
• Jacob Heiller, Iowa State University, son of Bob Heiller, Burns & McDonnell
• John Keefe, Michigan Tech University, son of Tim Keefe, Viking Electric Supply
• Evan Kerska, University of North Dakota, son of Shane Kerska, Border States Electric Supply
• Kevin Kucera, University of Wisconsin-Madison, son of Jim Kucera, Xcel Energy
• Miranda Nelson, Penn State University, daughter of Brett Nelson, Energy Product Sales
• Kaitlyn Neville, University of North Dakota, daughter of Darla Neville, Otter Tail Power
• Bridget Novotny, Winona State University, daughter of Scott Novotny, University of Minnesota
• Evan Olson, University of Minnesota, son of Bill Olson, Parsons Electric
• Veronika Palecek, Winona State University, daughter of Bill Palecek, Collins Electric
• Katherine Pursley, University of Minnesota, daughter of Dick Pursley, Great River Energy
• Claire Ripley, Northwestern University of St. Paul, daughter of Steve Ripley, Otter Tail Power
• Brooke Rogelstad, South Dakota State University, daughter of Tim Rogelstad, Otter Tail Power
• Amber Shay, South Dakota State University, daughter of Kyle Shay, Dakota Electric Association
• Samantha Specht, Augustana College, daughter of Andrew Specht, Otter Tail Power
• Jaclyn Studniski, University of Wisconsin-Stout, daughter of Ed Studniski, Gausman & Moore
• Benjamin Taufen, University of St. Thomas, son of Laura Taufen, Xcel Energy
• Hannah Voeller, North Dakota State University, daughter of Mark Voeller, Otter Tail Power
• Kelly Wilson, University of San Diego, daughter of Brett Wilson, Graybar Electric Co.
• Kevin Zheng, Carnegie Mellon University, son of Hanchu Zheng, Xcel Energy

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