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Scholarship Program
Official Rules
  • One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.
    The scholarships will each be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of a Norris Electric Cooperative member who is currently receiving services from the cooperative at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
  • The applicant must be a high school senior and majoring in communications, visual art, music, creative writing, film, photography, art history, or art restoration.
  • Scholarship winners must begin undergraduate studies within a year of being notified they are the recipient of the scholarship.
  • Scholarship winners will be expected to be "full time" students (at least 12 hours).
  • Scholarships are for one year and are not renewable.
  • Scholarships will be awarded based on grade point average, work and volunteer experience, participation in school and community activities, a one-page essay describing how arts have positively influenced your life.  You are encouraged to submit samples of your work, such as photographs, writing, videos, etc. You may upload up to 3 samples.
  • Deadline for receipt of completed applications and submissions is FEBRUARY 1, 2027 by 5pm.
  • Scholarship winners will be notified and recognized at their school's spring awards program or senior recognition event.
Disclaimer: Submission of a scholarship application does not guarantee receipt of a scholarship. NEC is not responsible or liable for lost, incomplete, late, or improperly submitted applications. All scholarship awards are made at the sole discretion of the committee and based on the criteria established for the program. Applicants who wish to confirm that their application has been received may do so by emailing scholarships@norriselectric.com.



Applicant Information











Education Information


e.g. if your school uses a 4 point scale, multiply your G.P.A. by 25; if your school uses a 5 point scale, multiply your GPA by 20


Work and Volunteer Experience - List Position held, time period, and whether volunteer or for pay.  (Example: Volunteer at Food Pantry, 2, Volunteer; or  Waitress, 1, Paid)
























Participation in School and Community Activities - List activities (both school and non school) in which you have participated, along with years of participation and offices held.  (Example: Soccer, 2, Team Captain)
























Biographical Statement

Essay Submission Note: To support a fair and impartial review process, please do not include self-identifying information in your essay, such as your name, family members' names, employer names, school mascot, or other details that could reveal your identity.

Statement of Applicant 
We have examined this application, including accompanying submissions, and to the best of our knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.
(Applicant)