SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
Escambia River Electric Cooperative is proud to support local students by offering two scholarships to graduating seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
These scholarships are designed to help students achieve their educational goals, whether pursuing a four-year degree or training for a vocational career.
Herman D. Johnson Scholarship
• Award: $1,000 per year for four years.
• Eligibility: must be a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and requires a two-part essay and three reference letters.
• This scholarship is for students attending a four-year college.
Trade/Vocational Scholarship
• Award: $1,000.
• Eligibility: must be a graduating senior with an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or better; and requires high school transcripts and a personal reference letter from a teacher or community member.
• Funds can be used for program costs, books, tools or other materials needed for vocational education.
Application Information
Applications for both scholarships are open, and guidance counselors at local high schools have the forms available or can apply online at https://www.erec.com/community/youth-programs/scholarships/. To apply, students must reside in a home served by EREC. Completed applications are due by March 1 (online, in person, or left in dropbox). Scholarship recipients—one from each county for each scholarship—will be recognized during the EREC Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 25.
This is a fantastic opportunity for local students to receive financial support for their education. Don’t miss the chance to apply. For more information, contact your guidance counselor or EREC directly.