VMDAEC Education Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Program for Graduating High School Seniors
The Education Scholarship Foundation awards one-time, nonrenewable scholarships starting at $1,500, in addition to other awards. A combination of weighted criteria is used in the selection process: 40% financial need; 40% academic achievement; and 20% personal statement. Funds can be applied towards tuition, student fees, room and board, or textbooks.
About the Awards:
- The Worth M. Hudson Scholarships, in honor of Foundation founder and Board Chair, Worth Hudson, are $1,500 awards for student-members of any electric cooperative in our region. Multiple scholarships are awarded. In addition, the Foundation Board may, in their discretion, increase the award amount to $2,000 or $2,500 for exceptionally-scoring applicants.
- The Cook Scholarships, endowed by Larry and Leslie Cook, are five, $1,500 awards for student-members of Delaware Electric Cooperative.
- The Sherrod Memorial Scholarships, in honor of longtime editor of Cooperative Living Magazine Bill Sherrod, are awarded annually to students with interests in English, Journalism, or attending Randolph-Macon College, generally in the amount of $1,500 per applicant.
- The C.D. Hypes Scholarship, established in honor of Mr. Hypes, a longtime lineman and employee of Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative ("CBEC"), is a $2,000 award for a student-member of CBEC.
- The Gertrude Winston Memorial Scholarship, endowed by the Oliver Family in her memory, is a $2,000 award for a student-member of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- The Roberta I. Harlowe Scholarship, endowed by the Foundation's long-time Board Chair & benefactor Mrs. Harlowe and her husband, is the Foundation's highest honor, awarded annually to a student-member of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, in the amount of $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The primary residence of the applicant's parent or legal guardian must receive its power from one of the 16 electric cooperatives served by Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC). For a list of qualifying electric cooperative service territories, visit this website.
- Applicants applying for a 2024-25 scholarship must be a senior graduating from either a public or private high school or home school in 2025.
- Applicant must be entering his or her first semester at an accredited institution of higher education, trade or professional school, or other post-secondary institution in the fall of 2025.
Deadline:
The 2024-25 scholarship cycle will close on April 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Prevailing Time.
Mansfield Memorial Scholarship Program for Graduating High School Seniors
The VMDAEC Education Scholarship Foundation awards one-time, nonrenewable $1,500 scholarships in memory of Brenda Mansfield, a cherished employee of Community Electric Cooperative. A combination of weighted criteria is used in the selection process: 40% financial need; 40% academic achievement; and 20% personal statement. Funds can be applied towards tuition, student fees, room and board, or textbooks.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You must have a personal relationship with Community Electric Cooperative ("CEC"), such as being the child or grandchild, of a current or retired CEC director (board member) or employee.
- You do not need to be a member-consumer of CEC to be eligible for this scholarship.
- Applicants applying for a 2024-25 scholarship must be a senior graduating from either a public or private high school or home school in 2025.
- Applicant must be entering his or her first semester at an accredited institution of higher education, trade or professional school, or other post-secondary institution in the fall of 2025.
- You may apply for other VMDAEC scholarships in addition to this one, if you are eligible.
Deadline:
The 2024-25 scholarship cycle will close on April 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Prevailing Time.