Scholarship Opportunity

West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship

Offered by West Central Electric Cooperative

The West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from WCE member families who plan to continue their education at a college, university, trade school, or technical school. Approximately 20 students receive scholarships annually.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2027 Scholarship Cycle

OpensDecember 1, 2026
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior meeting Missouri DESE graduation requirements.
  • Have a parent or legal guardian who is a current West Central Electric Cooperative member.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Provide an ACT score or equivalent college entrance examination score.
  • Plan to attend a college, university, trade school, or technical school following high school graduation.
  • Children and grandchildren of current West Central Electric Cooperative employees and directors are not eligible.
  • Four-year recipients of the John and Kathryn English Memorial Scholarship Trust are not eligible for this scholarship.

Requirements

  • Complete the West Central Electric Cooperative scholarship application.
  • All application information must be typed.
  • Submit a high school transcript signed by the high school counselor or, for homeschool applicants, the teacher.
  • Provide an ACT score or equivalent college entrance examination score.
  • Address financial need and any special circumstances in the required application response.
  • Submit a recent photograph for use if selected as a scholarship recipient.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that the applicant's parent or legal guardian is a current WCE member.
  2. 2Complete the annual scholarship application.
  3. 3Obtain a signed high school transcript.
  4. 4Provide the required college entrance examination score.
  5. 5Complete the financial-need and special-circumstances response.
  6. 6Submit the typed application, transcript, photograph, and all supporting materials by the published deadline.