IMUA Offers Four $1,000 Scholarships for High School Seniors
Date Posted: 2026-01-08
The Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) is excited to announce the 2026 IMUA Scholarship is now open for high school seniors to apply.
What's Available? • Four scholarships worth $1,000 each • Eligibility: High school seniors in communities served by IMUA member utilities • Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 • How to Apply: Submit an application and a short essay (500 words or less) on one of four utility-related topics.
Organized in 1948, IMUA represents this community as well as nearly 50 municipalities operating their own electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, and wastewater systems.
“Public power communities offer their customers a number of cost, efficiency, and service advantages compared to those served by other energy providers,” said Kevin M. Gaden, President & CEO of IMUA. “IMUA's scholarship program is another example of how municipally owned and operated utility systems return value to their communities while supporting students pursuing college or trade education.”
For details and essay questions, visit ww.IMEA.org/IMUAScholarship.html. Questions? Contact IMUA's DeeDee Bunch at (217) 789-4632 or dbunch@imea.org.