REC Community Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Overview
The REC Community Scholarship program is offered annually by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to support students pursuing college or career and technical education. The program is intended to help recipients advance their educational and career goals through targeted financial awards. It serves multiple applicant groups, including high school seniors and currently enrolled college or technical school students. The application process is managed each year with specific deadlines and requirements.
Description: Annual scholarship program for students planning to attend or currently enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, or career and technical schools.
Scholarship Types: Awards are available for high school seniors planning to attend college, high school seniors planning to attend or currently enrolled in career and technical schools, and students currently enrolled in college or university.
- Administered annually by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
- Supports both college and career/technical education paths.
- Multiple award categories for different student stages.
Eligibility
Eligibility requires that the applicant’s parent or guardian be a member-owner of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative. Applicants must be planning to enroll in, or currently enrolled in, an accredited educational or training institution that matches the scholarship category. Each candidate must submit the appropriate scholarship application and meet the stated deadline to be considered. Eligibility varies by scholarship type (high school senior, career & technical, college student).
Eligibility: Parent or guardian must be an REC member-owner; applicant must plan to enroll in or be enrolled in an accredited institution corresponding to the scholarship category.
- Member-owner relationship is required through parent or guardian.
- Accredited institution enrollment or planned enrollment is mandatory.
- Different categories address high school seniors and current postsecondary students.
Award Value
The REC Community Scholarship program awards multiple scholarships each year at set amounts. Specifically, two scholarships of $2,500 and fifteen scholarships of $1,000 are available. These awards are intended to offset educational expenses and support recipients as they pursue their selected programs. Distribution of awards is determined annually based on available funds and the selection process.
Award Value: Two awards of $2,500 and fifteen awards of $1,000 are offered each award cycle.
- Two $2,500 scholarships available annually.
- Fifteen $1,000 scholarships available annually.
- Awards are disbursed to support education-related costs.
Selection Criteria
Recipients are selected through a review process that evaluates academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, community service, and letters of recommendation. The selection panel considers the applicant’s overall qualifications relative to the goals of the scholarship program. Applicants should provide complete and accurate supporting materials to strengthen their applications. Final award decisions reflect a holistic assessment of each candidate’s merits.
Selection Criteria: Academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and letters of recommendation are primary factors in award decisions.
- Academic achievement is a core evaluation factor.
- Extracurricular and community engagement are considered.
- Letters of recommendation contribute to the selection decision.
Application Timeline
The application period for the 2027 REC Community Scholarships is open now and will close in February 2027. Applicants must complete and submit the appropriate scholarship application by the stated deadline to be eligible for consideration. Specific submission instructions and exact deadline dates are provided through REC’s application materials each year. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Timeline: 2027 application window open now; closes in February 2027. Applicants must submit the correct application by the deadline.
- 2027 application period currently open.
- Application window closes in February 2027.
- Complete, timely submissions are required for eligibility.