Access Energy Cooperative Scholarship Program

The Access Energy Cooperative Scholarship Program supports the educational goals of students within the cooperative's service area by providing financial assistance for higher education. 

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Scholarships

Access Energy Cooperative 

Scholarship Program

The Access Energy Cooperative Board of Directors has approved a scholarship program for high school students as follows:

  1. Selection Criteria will be based on
    • Academics
    • School, work, and community involvement,
    • Brief essay questions on application
  2. Timeline
    • Deadline to submit application is March 15, 2026
    • Notification of award recipients and ceremony for presentation of all scholarship awards will follow
    • Scholarship awards expire June 1, 2027
    ◦ Should an award recipient require more time to allow for acceptance at a post-secondary educational institution, an extension must be requested in writing prior to expiration of the award. Contact mktg@accessenergycoop.com
  3. Eligibility
    • Must be a 2026 high school graduate
    • Applicant must live on cooperative lines, and parent or guardian must be an active member of Access Energy Cooperative
    • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
    • Applicants are only eligible to qualify for one scholarship from the cooperative
  4. Disbursement of Awards
    • Payment of the first $500 will be made upon completion of the first semester, and proof of enrollment for the second semester has been received by the cooperative office
    • Payment of the balance will be made upon completion of the second semester, and proof of enrollment for the final semester has been received by the cooperative office
    • Recipient is responsible for submitting enrollment verification to the cooperative to request payment

Click here to see information on the 2025 Scholarship Winners.

Applications will be accepted Dec. 1 - Mar. 15th

ACCESS ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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