
Access Energy Cooperative
Scholarship Program
The Access Energy Cooperative Board of Directors has approved a scholarship program for high school students as follows:
- Selection Criteria will be based on
• Academics
• School, work, and community involvement,
• Brief essay questions on application - 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 - 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 - 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.