Scholarships

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We now have TWO scholarships – one for a trade/vocational program (deadline is April 18, 2024), and one for a 4-year college/university (deadline has passed)!

Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) will award scholarships to graduating seniors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties whose parent or guardian is a member of the cooperative. For scholarship applications, seniors should check with their high school guidance counselors, download application below, stop by either EREC location or contact EREC’s Marketing and Communications at (850) 675-4521 or (800) 235-3848.

TRADE VOTECH SCHOLARSHIP

Two $1,000 scholarships – Students must show proof of enrollment and maintain a grade-point average of 2.0.

The deadline to submit applications is April 18. Winners will be announced at the upcoming EREC’s Annual Meeting in April. You can download the application below or apply online.

DOWNLOAD TRADE/VOTECH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION HERE!

You may apply online below (make sure you have your reference letter ready to upload). All transcripts must be emailed from the school – see very bottom of form.

Trade/Vocational Scholarship Application

Please answer these questions before you apply.

Are your parents/guardians permanent residential members of EREC?

If the answer is NO, we thank you for your interest, but you do not qualify for this scholarship.

Have you received a "full ride" scholarship to the school of your choice?

If the answer is YES, we thank you for your interest, but you do not qualify for this scholarship.

Are members of your family, or persons residing in your household employed by EREC?

If the answer is YES, we thank you for your interest, but you do not qualify for this scholarship.

About You

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Parental/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

EREC Account Number(Required)

Check this box if you are an unaccompanied youth or have no legal guardian?

Career Path:

Name/Title of college or school you plan on attending:

What is your field of interest? (ie, What program will you be entering? Welding, Carpentry, etc.)

Non-School Personal Achievements:

Indicate years of membership and outstanding activities in which you have participated in as a leader.

Please give organization, description and dates.

School Activities:

List activities participated in during your high school attendance, including any school or trainings you have already completed towards your desired field.

Please give activity, description and dates.

Work Experience:

List any work experience along with dates.

Short Answer Questions:

Why do you plan on pursuing your education in this field?

How will you use your intended career path and training to benefit the community?

Letter of Recommendation: Upload a personal reference letter from a teacher or member of the community.(Required)

Max. file size: 256 MB.

TRANSCRIPTS:

Official transcripts need to be mailed directly from the school (guidance) to cowens@erec.com or mailed to EREC Scholarships, 3425 Hwy 4, Jay, FL 32565. Scholarship applications will not be accepted without transcripts.