Wayland Student Wins Access Energy Cooperative Scholarship

Morgan Meyer to use $1,500 award to study pre-med at the University of Iowa.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:25pm

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Morgan Meyer, a high school student from Wayland, Iowa, has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from Access Energy Cooperative. Meyer, the daughter of Tim and Michelle Meyer, plans to use the funds to pursue a pre-med track at the University of Iowa, majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology.

Why it matters

The Access Energy Cooperative scholarship program provides financial support to promising young students in the local community, helping them access higher education and achieve their academic and career goals. As a cooperative, Access Energy is committed to investing in the next generation and supporting the development of future leaders and professionals.

The details

Each year, Access Energy Cooperative awards 12 $1,500 scholarships, with four recipients selected from each of the cooperative's three districts. To be eligible, the applicant's parents or guardians must be members of Access Energy Cooperative. The winners are chosen based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and responses to electric industry-related questions.

  • The 2026 Access Energy Cooperative scholarships were recently awarded.

The players

Morgan Meyer

A high school student from Wayland, Iowa, and the recipient of a $1,500 scholarship from Access Energy Cooperative.

Tim and Michelle Meyer

The parents of Morgan Meyer, who are members of Access Energy Cooperative.

Access Energy Cooperative

An electric cooperative that provides scholarships to high school students in its service area to support their higher education pursuits.

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The takeaway

The Access Energy Cooperative scholarship program is an important investment in the local community, helping promising students like Morgan Meyer access higher education and pursue their career goals. The cooperative's commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders and professionals is a testament to its values and its role in fostering the growth and development of the region.