Apply for Scholarships and Youth Tour Trip to Washington, D.C.! The deadline for these high school student opportunities is March 17, 2024!
Do you know a young person who will be graduating from high school and starting college, university or trade school in fall 2024? Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative and the Coos-Curry Electric Charitable Foundation are excited to offer scholarships to support the educational aspirations of our local youth.
CCEC Youth Scholarship Program:
CCEC has established a youth scholarship program to recognize and reward dedication to education, participation in extracurricular activities and a commitment to community.
The co-op is granting up to six scholarships—each worth $1,000—to eligible candidates. To apply for a scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
• Be a dependent of a Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative member.
• Be a high school senior.
• Have plans to enroll for the first time in a college, university or trade school.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Provide transcripts and submit two letters of recommendation.
• Demonstrate volunteer work or employment in the past two years.
• Submit a senior class photo.
• Complete a five-minute video or a 750-word essay on a specified topic.
The application deadline is March 17. Review the essay question and submit an application at www.ccec.coop/scholarships.
Charitable Foundation Luck of the Draw Scholarships:
CCECF is offering up to six Luck of the Draw scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will pursue further education. Recipients are selected randomly from the pool of qualified applicants.
To apply for this scholarship, a student must:
• Be a high school senior.
• Fill out the scholarship application.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Participate in at least two civic or volunteer activities.
• Provide transcripts and a letter of recommendation.
• Submit a senior class photo.
• Complete a questionnaire.
The Luck of the Draw scholarship application deadline is March 17. Apply now at www.ccecf.org.
Washington Youth Tour:
Do you know a high school student who will be entering their junior year in August 2024?
High school juniors residing in the CCEC service area—whether attending a local school or being home-schooled—can now apply for an incredible all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., courtesy of CCEC.
CCEC’s Washington, D.C. Youth Tour delegate will proudly represent Oregon and the Northwest, joining more than 1,800 other students from all corners of the United States for this once-in-a lifetime journey.
During the tour, CCEC’s delegates will have the opportunity to:
• Explore renowned historical sites.
• Engage with Oregon’s congressional leaders.
• Develop valuable leadership skills.
The application deadline is March 17.
For additional information and to apply, visit www.ccec.coop/youth-tour
For more details about all youth programs, contact Kelsey Bozeman at kelsey.bozeman@cooscurryelectric.com.