Power Lineworker Scholarships
MCPA is proud to offer an annual scholarship program for persons enrolling to be power line worker program at a Minnesota vocational college. One $500 scholarship is available through the Cooperative. Click here to learn more about a career as a lineworker.
- Scholarship application deadline is April 15th.
Congratulations to our 2024 Power Line Worker Scholarship Recipient.


Washington D.C Youth Tour
If you are a High School Junior or Senior and your parents are members of our Cooperative you could win an all-expense trip to Washington, DC. This is a youth leadership development opportunity involving youth from across the country. You’ll have a chance to learn about our nation’s political system, see the sights, and benefit from some leadership development programs. MCPA selects one student per year to participate in this unique opportunity. We encourage local juniors and seniors to review and complete the application.
The 2025 Rural Electric Youth Tour dates are June 16-21.
Application deadline is March 1st.
Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
We’re proud to be a sponsor and host of the MN Twins Youth Baseball Clinics. This past year’s event was held on Saturday, July 20th, which was free to attend for ages 6-12. These clinics are a fun morning of skill development in collaboration with the Twins and the Arlington A’s. Check back for our 2025 date!



Ridgewater College Foundation Scholarships
McLeod Cooperative Power donates scholarship dollars annually to the Ridgewater College Foundation in Hutchinson and Willmar providing two $500 scholarships. Students of Ridgewater who graduated from a high school in McLeod, Renville, Sibley, or Carver County may apply via the Ridgewater Foundation.