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Platte River Power Authority Offers Scholarship

Students pursuing careers in the electric energy industry have an opportunity to apply for the Platte River Power Authority's (PRPA) Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship. Roy J.
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Students pursuing careers in the electric energy industry have an opportunity to apply for the Platte River Power Authority's (PRPA) Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship.

Roy J. Rohla was an electrical engineer and plant manager at Platte River's Rawhide Energy Station for 20 years.

This $3,000 scholarship is offered through the RMEL Foundation and the application deadline is February 27, 2020.

“We constantly look for ways to support the electric industry and improve our organization, and this scholarship helps support the next generation of energy professionals,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River.

Applicants need to have a permanent home address within the PRPA's four owner communities, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland. They should also be either current high school seniors, attending a four-year anniversary, or working toward an associate's degree.