Scholarship Opportunity

Tideland Electric Care Trust College Scholarship

Offered by Tideland Electric Care Trust

Eight $1,000 senior awards include two reserved for community-college study.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Latest published 2026 intake; next cycle unannounced

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 27, 2026

Eligibility

  • Graduating senior who is a legal dependent of a Tideland member and graduates from a high school in one of the six served counties; employee/director dependents excluded.
  • Accepted at an accredited community college, four-year college or university.
  • Packet also describes a served-home route or commercial-member dependent residing in the service counties; ask sponsor to resolve this with its legal-dependent attestation.

Requirements

  • Signed application/account verification, photograph, letter explaining reasons/goals, principal/counselor/teacher recommendation, high school transcript and family financial/activities information.
  • SAT or ACT results are requested only if applicable; remove identifying names from the activities section as directed.

How to Apply

  1. 1Watch for a new dated packet; the linked 2026 deadline has passed.
  2. 2Confirm any served-home or commercial-account eligibility exception with Heidi Smith at 252-945-7891.

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