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 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 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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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