Youth Programs & Scholarships

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.

We have closed the application process for 2025 scholarships and Youth Tour. Thank you for your interest!

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 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 pursuing a business or finance degree

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 2^nd 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, 2025.

We have closed the application process for 2025 scholarships and Youth Tour. Thank you for your interest!

Questions: Contact Brianna Stone at bstone@theenergycoop.com or 740-348-1199.

Open Youth Tour Application

Cooperative Knowledge Test

Youth Programs & Scholarships

Operation Round Up Scholarship

John C. "Jay" Barker Scholarship

Children of Members Scholarship

Apply for the trip of a lifetime!