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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Winners will be chosen in March and announced at their senior awards ceremonies.
Applications for the 2020 scholarship program are now available and will be due in our office March 16, 2020. Applications can be obtained:
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At all area high school guidance counselor offices
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By contacting the Access Energy Cooperative headquarters office in Mt. Pleasant
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By downloading the application available here, and either fax, mail or bring to our office
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By submitting an online form located below.
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To accompany application
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Shall be between 250–500 words
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2020 essays addressed the following 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