United Energy Scholarship

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications accepted: May 1 through June 1 annually

Interview and banquet: July 9, 2026 (mandatory for finalists)

Step 1: Complete Initial Application
1. Visit www.ucs.net
2. Click "Apply Here" button
3. Complete all sections of the online application form

Step 2: Gather Required Documents
All applicants must provide:

High school transcript signed and dated by high school counselor (certifying GPA accuracy)

One-page typed personal essay explaining:

- Community and school service
- Financial need
- Seriousness of purpose

One letter of recommendation (from teacher, administrator, etc.)

Proof of income (parents/guardians): W-2, 1040, or similar

Step 3: Upload Documents
1. Return to scholarship page
2. Complete "Upload Scholarship Documents" form
3. Submit all PDF documents and supporting materials electronically

Step 4: Submit by Deadline

Both application AND required documents must be received by June 1

Electronic applications only—no paper submissions before/after stated dates

Alternative Submission for Supplemental Documents:
If documents cannot be submitted electronically, mail or deliver in person to:

United Energy Scholarship

P.O. Box 1809

Burleson, TX 76097

Interview Process (for selected finalists):

15 finalists participate in second-round interviews on July 9, 2026

In-person attendance mandatory

Panel judges ask three standard questions about:

1. Why applicant should be selected and expected gains
2. Difference between electric cooperative and investor-owned utility
3. Knowledge of United Cooperative Services (counties served, board, ownership, programs)

Verification:

Applicants may email scholarships@ucs.net to confirm online application and documents were received

Applications submitted anonymously with four-digit applicant numbers (no names) during judging