REVAMPED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2025

$3,500—Traditional Children of Members Scholarship

  • Awarded to children of PPEC members who are high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA
    • 1st place: ......$1,000
    • 2nd: ................$750
    • 3rd: .................$500
  • Five honorable mentions: $250 each

$5,000—General Scholarship Drawing

  • Ten $500 scholarships for members of any age or their children currently in college or Trade/tech programs or starting by the start of the 2025-26 academic year

  • Winners selected via a random drawing during the co-op’s annual meeting broadcast

$1,500—Community Champions Award

  • Scholarship for a student making a positive local impact

  • Open to community-nominated students or applicants with a letter of recommendation

  • No GPA requirement

  • Must start college or a tech/trade program by the start of the 2025-26 academic year

• $3,500 Traditional Children of Members scholarship:

Ohio’s electric cooperatives offer scholarships.

Since 1954, Ohio’s electric cooperatives have been helping graduating seniors continue their education through the Children of Members Scholarship Program. Each cooperative awards scholarships locally and will select one representative to compete for additional scholarship money from the statewide association, Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, in Columbus.

Local prize amounts are as follows:

  • 1st – $1,000 awards
  • 2nd – $750 awards
  • 3rd – $500 awards
  • Five $250 honorable mentions

2025 Children of Members Scholarships

PPEC is currently accepting applicants for the 2025 scholarship program.

The deadline to apply is February 10, 2025. If you have questions, please call our office at 800-686-2357.

Learn more about PPEC by watching our Who is PPEC? An overview of your community electric co-op video

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General PPEC Scholarships

General PPEC Scholarships: $5,000

  • Ten(10)  $500 scholarships awarded via a random drawing.
  • Done via a video at the annual meeting.
  • Open to any member of any age (adult or college-aged)

  • Any schooling – tech/trade/university

  • Must show proof of transcript or enrollment letter

  • No GPA requirements

  • One scholarship win per student - not eligible if you have been awarded any other PPEC scholarships in the same calendar year.
  • Must be a residential or general account holder or resident of the account holder's home.
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Community Champions Scholarship

Community Champions Award (to spotlight our core value of commitment to community)

  • $1,500 scholarship to a student making an impact locally and giving back to their community.
  • Requires a submission and an essay detailing their efforts.
  • Is not based on academic performance.
  • Can be used for any type of schooling – tech/trade/university
  • Must show proof of transcript or enrollment letter
  • Open to any member of any age (adult or college-aged)
  • No GPA requirements
  • Apply with a letter of recommendation or nomination from community members.
  • Must live in the PPEC Service territory area but not necessarily a PPEC member.
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