Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) announces the opening of the annual Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing a postsecondary education and career focused on electric energy. The annual $6,000 scholarship is offered through the Alltricity Foundation, and applications are due by Jan. 30, 2026.
The Platte River/Alltricity Foundation scholarship is named after Roy J. Rohla, who was the engineering manager and plant manager at Platte River’s Rawhide Energy Station during his 20-year career with the utility.
“Roy was a lifelong learner and encouraged his coworkers to pursue educational opportunities to enhance their skills and further their careers,” says Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River. “This scholarship enables his legacy to live on in the students who share his values.”
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must be enrolled in a either a two-year or four-year higher education institution or a graduating high school student. While other scholarships are available through the Alltricity Foundation, applicants for the Roy J. Rohla scholarship must have a permanent home address within Platte River’s service region of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.
“It’s an honor to continue this tradition for the 12th year,” Frisbie says. “Investing in students who are passionate about energy not only strengthens our future workforce; it also helps drive innovation and sustainability across our communities and industry.”
Students who apply for an Alltricity scholarship will be added to the National Electric Energy Career Jump Start Directory. With their permission, every applicant’s listing will be shared with hundreds of Alltricity member companies, which could lead to internship or employment opportunities within the energy industry. For more information and how to apply, visit alltricityscholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships.
