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.