Electric Cooperative Scholarships

Electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware are preparing to accept applications for their scholarships from high school seniors who intend to pursue higher education studies.

The open date for applications is Feb. 1, while the application deadline is April 1. Award recipients will be notified by June 1. The online application and additional information is posted at vmdaec.com/scholarship.

Any high school or home-schooled senior graduating in spring 2024, and whose primary residence is served by a VMD member cooperative, is eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to a two- or four-year college or trade school.

Applicants must be entering their first semester at a postsecondary or technical/trade school in the fall of 2024. Scholarship funds, which will be sent directly to the educational institution, must be used toward tuition, student fees, room and board, or textbooks.

The Foundation’s board of directors will select recipients based on these weighted criteria: financial need at 40%, academic achievement at 40% and personal statement at 20%. Questions about donations and the application process should be directed to [email protected]