To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must:
- Be a high school graduate or graduating in 2026
- Be a CCEC member, spouse, or child of a member
- Be accepted for enrollment (or enrolled) at an accredited college or vocational school
- Exhibit potential for successful completion of course study
- Be a resident of Illinois
- Not be an immediate relative (spouses, children, and parents) of the Employees or Directors of CCEC
The criteria for awarding scholarships are as follows:
- Scholarship
- Academic performance and honors
- Evidence of self-help. How is the student contributing financially to his/her education?
- Character and personality
- Maturity
- Industriousness and motivation
- Intellectual interest
- Moral character
- Demonstrated leadership
- Community involvement
- Essay, Cooperative principles
In order to be considered, all applicants must submit/upload:
- Online Application
- Digital head shot (photo) of high quality
- High School transcript
Completed applications and supporting materials must be submitted online by midnight on March 15, 2026.
Thank you for your interest in the Clinton County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship! All applications will be reviewed and awarded by the sitting CCECI Scholarship Committee.
Sincerely,
Steve Kalmer, Chairman
Clinton County Electric Cooperative, Inc.