Power Your Future

Tri-County Electric Cooperative's Scholarship Program assists our young members with their future education. We are excited to continue providing the means to further our young members' education.

In 2026, we are awarding forty (40) $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing an academic degree or certification from an accredited university, college, junior college, or technical school. 

Click here to download a program flyer.

Click here to download an information packet. 

DETAILS

  • Available Awards: 40 individual scholarships of $5,000 each. A total of $200,000 will be awarded.

  • Application Period: October 13, 2025 - February 13, 2026, 11:59 PM

  • Award Timeline: Scholarship winners will be announced in April 2026

 

ELIGIBILITY 

  • Be a current senior in high school graduating in 2026

  • Reside with parents or legal guardians who are active members of TCEC

  • NOT be an immediate family member of Tri-County Electric's Leadership Team

 

VIRTUAL Q&A SESSIONS

Can't find the answer to your question? Join us for a virtual information session wehere we'll walk you through all the details. 

Registration is required: please click on date you want to to attend to secure your spot.

 

Email communications@tcectexas.com for more information.

 

How Our Scholarships Are Funded

The TCEC Scholarship program is paid for using unclaimed funds, such as capital credit checks, that have not been cashed in three years. Texas law permits electric cooperatives to use a portion of these funds for limited purposes such as scholarships. These dollars would go to the state's general funds if TCEC did not repurpose them and reinvest the funds back into the local community.