When is the deadline for Power For Progress Scholarships - Post High School Graduates?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Power For Progress Scholarships - Post High School Graduates

Q: Who is eligible for Power For Progress Scholarships - Post High School Graduates?

Eligible applicants: Southwestern Electric Cooperative service territory (11 counties along I-70 corridor between St. Not funded: Southwestern directors, employees, and their immediate families.

Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$1,200 per scholarship (1 award)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 13, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Southwestern Electric Cooperative service territory (11 counties along I-70 corridor between St

Other requirements

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 post-high school graduate
Louis, MO and Effingham, IL)

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Southwestern directors, employees, and their immediate families

Overview

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.

Number of Awards: 1 scholarship awarded to a post-high school graduate

Eligible Uses: Tuition at any accredited U.S. university, college or technical school

Eligibility Requirements

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 post-high school graduate
Not eligible: Southwestern directors, employees, and their immediate families

Geographic Scope

Southwestern Electric Cooperative service territory (11 counties along I-70 corridor between St. Louis, MO and Effingham, IL)

Contact Information

Contact: Jennifer Gillan
Phone: (800) 637-8667
Email: community@sweci.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Access the Application: Use the "Apply Now" button for Post HS Graduate Application on the scholarship opportunities page
Submit Application: Complete all required fields in the online application form
Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026

Required Materials

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
Post-high school graduate documentation

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What Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 2
Total given: $17K
Median grant: $8,300
Range: $6,100–$11K

By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Maryville, IL; Springfield, IL.

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