Bright Minds, Bright Futures: DMEA Scholarship Recipients Announced
Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program, recognizing outstanding students across Montrose and Delta Counties. DMEA has significantly expanded its support for local education this year, doubling its scholarship awards to invest in the region's future leaders.
Funded by unclaimed capital credits and in partnership with Guzman Energy, DMEA's scholarship program offers $5,000 awards to students pursuing higher education, continuing education, and linework trade school. The scholarships support a diverse group of students, including high school graduates, non-traditional students, and those enrolled in technical and continuing education programs.
"At DMEA, we are committed to the cooperative principles that guide us, including investing in our community’s future," said Kent Blackwell, DMEA’s Chief Administrative Officer. "By supporting the education of our youth, we’re helping individual students achieve their dreams and building the future leaders who will strengthen and sustain our region for years to come. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all scholarship recipients and their families."
2025 DMEA Scholarship Recipients:
Brianna Huff, Delta High School
Natalie Trask, Continuing Education
Audrey Righter, Montrose High School
Jesalynn Borgman, North Fork High School
Willow Webb, North Fork High School
Robert Smith, Cedaredge High School
Hayden Fox, Montrose High School
Beau England, Guzman Lineworker Scholarship
Mylee Perry, Colorado Mesa University Montrose
Ava Silverberg, Montrose High School
Ashlee Petranovich, Continuing Education
Paige Sharp, Non-traditional High School
Kaylee Mautz, Olathe High School
Ashley Hernandez, Colorado Mesa University Montrose
Elizabeth Martinez, Delta High School
Autiana Martinez, Guzman Character
Hunter Gurule, Guzman Character
Kelvin Graham, Technical College of the Rockies
Garret Millsap, Guzman Lineworker Scholarship
Brittany Lesperance, Technical College of the Rockies
Paige Kehmeier, Delta High School, Employee Dependent Scholarship
In addition to general scholarships, DMEA offers the Ken Atchley Lineman Scholarship, named in honor of Ken Atchley, who dedicated 33 years to DMEA in various roles, ultimately retiring as a respected Line Foreman. Established in 2011, the scholarship supports students enrolled in the Lineman Program at Colorado Mesa University and celebrates Ken’s legacy of service and leadership. Each student has been awarded $3,000, thanks to the generous contributions of DMEA employees.
The 2025 recipients of the Ken Atchley Lineman Scholarship are:
Tucker Houseweart
James Roach
DMEA proudly partners with the Montrose Community Foundation to administer its annual scholarship program. This collaboration includes managing the online application portal, processing submissions, coordinating an independent review committee, and distributing scholarship funds to deserving students.
To learn more about DMEA’s scholarship programs, visit dmea.com/scholarships. For details about our community partner, visit montrosecf.org. To learn more about Guzman Energy, visit guzmanenergy.com.
