The Energy Cooperative proudly supports our local scholars with several opportunities. We believe in the next generation, and we work to continue finding ways to help support their growth! Cooperative Principle #7, Concern for Community, is a great reminder of our focus on what matters. Our kids and their futures certainly fall in that category. That is why scholarships and youth programs will remain a priority for us now and in the years to come. To find out more information about what scholarships are offered, please read below.
Scholarships
Applications for 2024 scholarships will be available in early December.
Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up scholarships are $2,500 each and are awarded through the Operation Round Up Foundation. The judges are looking for scholars committed to pursuing a college education. The scholarships reward students who express accountability, integrity, innovation and community commitment through awards and efforts.
Qualifications
- Parents/Legal Guardians are Energy Cooperative members
- Parents/Legal Guardians are Operation Round Up participants
- Accepted to an accredited 4-year or 2-year technical school
John C. "Jay" Barker
John C. "Jay" Barker scholarships are $2,500 each and are awarded through the Operation Round Up Foundation. The judges are looking for established college students who live in Licking County. The scholarships reward students who are community service-minded pursuing a business or finance degree.
Qualifications
- Parents/Legal Guardians are Energy Cooperative members
- Established college student pursing a business or finance degree
Children of Members
Children of Members scholarships are $2,000 each and are processed and awarded through The Energy Cooperative. Overall, the judges are looking for the most well-rounded, accomplished students. The “Children of Members” scholarship winners are interviewed for the opportunity to move forward to Ohio Electric Cooperative’s scholarship program. OEC will conduct the 2nd round of interviews, and additional scholarship funds are available to those finalists.
Qualifications
- Parents/Legal Guardians are Energy Cooperative members
- Graduating high school senior
Apply for the trip of a lifetime!
In June, Ohio's Electric Cooperatives will sponsor a group of students going into their sophomore year or junior year of high school to go on the National Rural Electric Cooperative's Association (NRECA) youth tour trip to Washington, D.C. The trip gives students the opportunity to meet with congressional leaders, network with other students from around the country, and tour historical sites. This week-long trip is planned for June 15-21, 2024.
Applying is easy!
Confirm you are a son, daughter, or legal ward of an Energy Cooperative member and complete the application with the requested supporting documents. The Energy Cooperative will review the applications, select their delegate/s, and cover the expense/s of the trip! Be sure to watch the video below to learn more about past delegate's experiences.
Questions: Contact Brianna Stone at bstone@theenergycoop.com.