Cooperative Scholarship 2026
Description
Each spring, Tri-County EMC awards four $2,500 Cooperative Scholarships to students residing within the cooperative's service area. Applications are judged by an outside panel of education professionals based equally on academics, financial need, and community involvement.
Qualifications
• Applicants must live in a household (main residence) served by Tri-County EMC.
• Recipient must already be enrolled in an accredited full or part-time program.
• Recipient must be an undergraduate student only.
• The scholarship will be a grant paid to the college, university, or vocational school.
• Previous winners are not eligible for a second scholarship.
• Student must use the scholarship within one year of issuance, and it must be completely used within two years of issuance date. The school shall return any unused funds to us.
• Essay must be a 500-750 word, typed autobiographical sketch referencing plans and goals while indicating a concern for community.