Power For Progress Scholarships - High School Students
Funding Amount
$1,200 per scholarship (13 awards)
Deadline
March 13, 2027
339 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Power For Progress Scholarships - High School Students
Program Overview: Since 1995, Southwestern Electric Cooperative's Power For Progress Scholarship Program has provided more than $300,000 in academic assistance to students in the service territory.
Award Amount: $1,200 per scholarship
Number of Awards: 13 scholarships awarded to high school students graduating in 2026
Eligible Uses: Tuition at any accredited U.S. university, college or technical school
- You or your parent/guardian must be an active Southwestern Electric Co-op member
- You must be admitted as a full-time student for Fall 2026
- You must be a high school student graduating in 2026
- Not eligible: Southwestern directors, employees, and their immediate families
Eligibility Requirements
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative service territory (11 counties along I-70 corridor between St. Louis, MO and Effingham, IL)
Geographic Scope
- Contact: Jennifer Gillan
- Phone: (800) 637-8667
- Email: community@sweci.com
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Access the Application: Use the "Apply Now" button for High School Student Application on the scholarship opportunities page
2. Submit Application: Complete all required fields in the online application form
3. Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Application form (submitted online)
- Proof of active Southwestern Electric Co-op membership (you or parent/guardian)
- Proof of admission as full-time student for Fall 2026
- High school graduation documentation (Class of 2026)
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