$160,000 in unclaimed capital credits endowed to students
(FARMINGTON, MN) June 12, 2026 – Dakota Electric Association® awarded $160,000 in scholarships to more than 100 local students pursuing post-secondary education, continuing the cooperative’s long-standing investment in education.
In addition to the more than 100 talented high school students receiving scholarships, students enrolled at Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College will be granted scholarships this fall. Funding for the scholarships comes from unclaimed capital credits, which Dakota Electric directs toward education.
Since 1990, Dakota Electric has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to students throughout its service area, reinforcing the cooperative’s commitment to education and local communities.
“Supporting local students as they prepare for their future is one of the most rewarding things we do as a cooperative,” said Peggy Johnson, community relations director at Dakota Electric. “These scholarships reflect our commitment to education, community, and helping the next generation succeed.”
The following students have been selected as scholarship recipients for this year:
Apple Valley High School
Andrew Rodriguez
Cindy Chen
Eileen Moreno Torres
Emma Campbell
Ikram Samat
Iman Mohamed
Karina Sanchez Perez
Katie Soledad Sosa
Melissa Madrid Grijalva
Rayan Abdulahi
Burnsville High School
Alexander Boyko
Alison Perez Penaloza
Brian Russell
Bryce Peters
Karima Achekzai
Kylie Wallace
Lexi Bruesehoff
Liban Abdi
Lydia Yonas
Wyatt Hoel
Cannon Falls High School
Andrew McGeough
Axel Rapp
Joshua Sackett
Josie Buck
Eagan High School
James Tambah
Jayron Leon Fuentes
Kadence O’Donnell
Nabiha Kashif
Sophie Sherman
Eastview High School
Abel Yohannes
Dylan Sullivan
Herawie Kebede
Iqra Ahmed
Jenny Hoat
Marius Bubliauskas
Megan Do
Mekdelawit Tesfaye
Muneera Nur
Selina Hagos
Farmington High School
Abigail Olson
Angelica Gutierrez
Annika Mary
Azza Said
Chloe Conine
Hana Childress
Isabelle Hockett
Lauren McDonald
Maia Childress
Zachary Blomquist
Hastings High School
Aide Vitzthum
Allison Werner
Alyssa Thompson
Charlotte Cavalier
Gabriella Rubin
Marian Tripp
Paige Ahlgren
Peyton Thomas
Reese Groth
Yasir Abdulkadir
Lakeville North High School
Amari Elling
Caleb Baldeshwiler
Claire Phillips
Emma Bring
Hayden Jansky
Joyaditya Dey
Kshamya Velavan
Priya Gideon
Sarah Lin
Shreya Sekar
Lakeville South High School
Carter Mayer
Charlotte Frederickson
Faye Braun
Grant Marshall
Jack Olson
Julia King
Kacie Cordova
Maya Wright
Nohwa Fowler
Truc Nguyen
Northfield High School
Anthony Baez
Camila Gaspar Benitz
Esteban Lazaro Celis
Randolph High School
Jameson Exley
Red Wing High School
Camden Peterson
Hallie Johnson
Kendra Neeser
Rosemount High School
Ari Paitich
Ashton Boehmer
Auriana Deusterman
Emma Ellsworth
Lizette Omana Marin
Mahlet Ashagre
Margart Sidla
Ruby Varner
Thekta Adane
Trevin Kaja
Simley High School
Gavin Shier
Nathan Price
Two Rivers High School
Bethel Abebe
Camille Lamb
Eden Ledermann
About Dakota Electric Association:
Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving over 118,000 members in and around Dakota County. Established in 1937, Dakota Electric is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to its members while actively engaging with the community and promoting energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.dakotaelectric.com or follow Dakota Electric on X, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
