The Access Energy Cooperative Board of Directors has approved a scholarship program for high school students as follows:
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Six $1500 awards, two in each of the cooperative’s three Districts (Click here to see a map of the Districts)
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First $500 will be awarded upon completion of the first semester, with proof of enrollment for second semester
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Remaining $1000 will be awarded upon completion of first semester of student’s second year, with proof of enrollment for the following semester
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Recipients must be a high school senior receiving post-secondary education
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Recipient’s parents or legal guardians must be members of the cooperative
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Click here to see information on the 2020 Scholarship Winners.
Applications for the 2021 scholarship program have been closed. Applications for next year scholarships will be available starting in December 2021 and are available:
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At all area high school guidance counselor offices in January
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By contacting the Access Energy Cooperative headquarters office in Mt. Pleasant
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By downloading the application that will be available in December, and either fax, mail or bring to our office
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By submitting an online form located below.
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Please submit essay with application
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Shall be between 250–500 words
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2021 essay question: What advantages does a member of a rural electric cooperative have over customers of other forms of electric utility companies?
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10% Academics
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10% Involvement in extra-curricular and other groups or community organizations
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80% Written essay
Scholarship
Access Energy Cooperative
P.O. Box 440
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641