2025 Scholarship Recipients

NIPCO is proud to announce the recipients of our scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic school year. These exceptional individuals have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership skills, and a solid commitment to their communities. We are honored to support their future endeavors and excited to see the positive impact they will have on the world.

Molly Scheitler

Molly is the daughter of NIPCO Chief Financial Officer Jane Scheitler and husband, Bill, was awarded an $850 scholarship from NIPCO. Molly, who will be a senior at the University of Iowa in the fall, is double-majoring in Business Analytics & Information Systems Management.

Josh Scheitler

Josh is the son of NIPCO Senior Telecommunications Technician Marc Scheitler and his wife, Lisa. Josh will be a senior at Iowa State University this fall and is working toward a degree in software engineering. Josh hopes to continue his work with Daktronics, expanding his current role to a full-time position following his May 2026 graduation. Josh was the recipient of a $600 scholarship from NIPCO.

Erin Helmich

Erin is the daughter of Iowa Lakes

Electric Supervisor of Operations and Support Services Shane Helmich and Patricia Helmich. In the fall, Erin will be a Freshman with plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BSN) Degree in Nursing. Erin was awarded a $600 scholarship from NIPCO.

Hannah Nielsen

Daughter of Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Lineman Tyson Nielsen and Kimberly Nielsen, Hannah will be a Freshman in the fall and plans to attend South Dakota State University, where she will focus her studies on animal science and biology to become a veterinarian. Hannah was awarded a $600 scholarship from NIPCO.

Wesley Vana

Wesley is the son of Danyel Vana and the late Mike Vana, former Operations Assistant with Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative. Wes will be a Freshman at Buena Vista University in the fall and plans to study Biology. Wes was awarded a $600 scholarship from NIPCO.

Congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners!