MADISON, Wis. (April 30, 2025) – Twenty-five Iowa and Wisconsin high school seniors received $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from Alliant Energy. The annual scholarships, to be used for higher education expenses, reflect students’ academic achievements and outstanding leadership in their communities.
Students demonstrated leadership through community service and volunteer work, as well as academic achievement through exceptional grade point averages and test scores. Each student submitted a written essay identifying a problem in their community and proposed a creative solution using science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) concepts.
“Supporting workforce readiness and fostering young minds interested in STEM-based careers is critical to developing the future of a skilled and innovative workforce,” said Andy Kitslaar, Manager Community Affairs, Alliant Energy. “We are thrilled to contribute to each of these recipients’ futures.”
Mari Delaney of Waukon High School in Waukon, Iowa, expressed gratitude for the scholarship.
“Receiving this scholarship means a great deal to me, it’s not just financial support but also a powerful reminder that others believe in my potential,” said Delaney. “It eases the burden of educational expenses, allowing me to focus more on my studies and pursue my goals with greater confidence and determination. This opportunity brings me closer to achieving my dreams and making a meaningful impact in my field.”
Congratulations to all the 2025 Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarship recipients.
STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL NAME CITY, STATE
Ava Breakenridge North Tama High School Traer, IA
Ashton Brusveen Cambria-Friesland High School Cambria, WI
Brice Buxton Cuba City High School Cuba City, WI
Evan Christensen Greenfield High School Greenfield, WI
Mari Delaney Waukon High School Waukon, IA
Avery Donnelly North Fayette Valley High School West Union, IA
Avery Femrite Beaver Dam High School Beaver Dam, WI
Eva Fleegal Berlin High School Berlin, WI
Alli Fleig Columbus Senior High School Columbus, WI
Kaela George Evansville High School Evansville, WI
Cora Johnson Milton High School Milton, WI
Reya Khatri Middleton High School Middleton, WI
Adeline Krotz Highland High School Riverside, IA
Madeline Langolf Horace Mann High School North Fond du Lac, WI
Easton Lindert Oregon High School Oregon, WI
Carson Maston Lynnville-Sully High School Sully, IA
Quinn McGeough MFL MarMac High School Monona, IA
Tyson Mohr Williamsburg High School Williamsburg, IA
Emma Oberg Clear Creek Amana High School Tiffin, IA
Brynlie Peery Linn-Mar High School Marion, IA
Caleb Stocks West Delaware High School Manchester, IA
Jadyn Swinehart Mineral Point High School Mineral Point, WI
Hailey Treder Priceton High School Princeton, WI
Macoy Tubandt Center Point-Urbana Center Point, IA
Jack Weaver Pella High School Pella, IA
Recipients must be age 24 or under and enrolling for the first time at an undergraduate school. They also must reside within Alliant Energy’s service territory at the time of application and be a dependent child of a current Alliant Energy customer or a customer themselves.
More information on the Innovation Scholarships and a full list of scholarships offered by Alliant Energy can be found at alliantenergy.com/scholarship.
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to approximately 1 million electric and 430,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy's mission is to deliver energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL) are Alliant Energy's two public energy companies. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com and follow Alliant Energy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.