How much funding does Good Neighbor Scholarship provide?

Good Neighbor Scholarship provides $3,000 (10 awards) in funding.

When is the deadline for Good Neighbor Scholarship?

The listed deadline is March 14, 2027; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for Good Neighbor Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Pennsylvania.

How often is Good Neighbor Scholarship offered?

Good Neighbor Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 14, 2027.

Good Neighbor Scholarship

Central Electric Cooperative Inc

Foundation

Funding Amount

$3,000 (10 awards)

Deadline

March 14, 2027

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 14, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted December–March; due March 14, 2027 (page also states March 15 each year); recipients announced May 2027.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Pennsylvania

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: One-time award; previous winners and employees/directors' immediate families are ineligible.

Overview

Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) awards ten $3,000 Good Neighbor Scholarships for the 2027 school year to students who dedicate non-paid time to their community. Eligible applicants must be CEC members or their children, enrolled in a post-secondary institution, with the account in good standing. One-time award; previous winners and employees/directors' immediate families are ineligible. Note: member-restricted (Western PA electric co-op service area).

How to Apply

Complete the two-page online application, submit a 500-word essay ('What does being a good neighbor mean to you?'), a letter of acceptance from a post-secondary institution, and a letter of recommendation from a non-relative. Scored on essay, recommendation, leadership, and volunteerism (weighted most). Applications accepted December–March; due March 14, 2027 (page also states March 15 each year); recipients announced May 2027.

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What Central Electric Cooperative Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Central Electric Cooperative Inc reported $20K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2022: 2
Total given: $12K
Median grant: $5,750
Range: $5,300–$6,200

100% of its 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Chicora, PA; Easy Brady, PA.