ST. MARYS — Each spring, Midwest Electric grants $11,000 to West Central Ohio high school seniors through two scholarship programs: the Children of Members scholarship and the Touchstone Energy AchievementScholarship.
To apply, students must be a child or legal ward of a year-round residential Midwest Electric member and must be a graduating senior with all the basic credits for college, vocational, or technical school entrance. One winner at the local level will also be eligible for additional statewide scholarships totaling over $44,000 from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives.
The General Children of Members Scholarship, which is for $9,000, requires cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. There are six winners. The top student competes in Columbus for 24 additional statewide awards.
The Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship, which is for $2,000, requires cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. There is one winner. It is for students who have overcome adversity or personal challenges in pursuit of their goals.
For more information, contact Joel Johns at 1-800-962-3830 or email [email protected]. For applications, contact your local high school guidance counselor or visit www.midwestrec.com/scholarships.
Completed applications are due Feb. 17, 2023.
