How much funding does College Scholarship provide?

College Scholarship provides $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for College Scholarship?

The deadline is January 23, 2027.

College Scholarship

FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

January 23, 2027

277 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

College Scholarship

Funder: Firelands Electric Cooperative

Award Amount: $10,000 total distributed among 10 winners

Geographic Scope: Service area of Firelands Electric Cooperative (Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties, Ohio)

Eligibility

Outstanding high school seniors
Must live in a home receiving power from Firelands Electric Cooperative
Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

Award Breakdown

First place: $1,800
Second place: $1,600
Third place: $1,400
Fourth place: $1,200
Four Judges' Choice awards: $1,000 each

Additional Opportunities

First-place winner is eligible to compete for additional scholarships worth up to $4,600 from Ohio's Electric Cooperatives during statewide competition (held April 7, 2026)

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-533-8658
Email/Contact: Member Services department
Address: Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc., 103 Industrial Drive, New London, OH 44851-9112

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete Online Application
- Applications MUST be completed online this year
- Link to 2026 College Scholarship Application available at firelandsec.com/college-scholarships

2. Submit Application
- Deadline: 4 p.m. on January 23, 2026

3. Interview Round
- Selected finalists will be invited for personal interviews
- Interview date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Interview location: Firelands Electric Cooperative office in New London, Ohio