Tenaska accepting scholarship applications

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MARYVILLE, Mo. — Tenaska Clear Creek Wind, LLC, owner of Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt wind farm in Nodaway County, is now accepting applications for the Tenaska College Scholarship Program.

According to a news release, students must be graduating from Maryville, North Nodaway or West Nodaway high schools to be eligible to apply. The program will award three $2,500 scholarships.

Tenaska, an energy company based in Omaha, manages scholarship programs in communities where its power-generating facilities are located. To date, the company has awarded more than $1 million in scholarship funds nationwide.

“By providing funding for education, Tenaska can help students reach their career goals, setting them up for future success,” John Beacom, director of asset management for Tenaska, said in a statement. “Our scholarship program is just another way we show our commitment to our communities by supporting the next generation of community leaders and professionals.”

Candidates must be high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2024 who plan to enroll in an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school.

Scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available online at tenaska.com/plantscholarships or through school guidance counselors. To be considered, applications must be submitted by Feb. 16.

Recipients will be chosen based on a variety of criteria including academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, and financial need. A committee at Tenaska headquarters will select the scholarship recipients and announce the winners in the spring.