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College Scholarship application open until April 1

Feb 1, 2024

Each year, the Education Scholarship Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education. These scholarships are awarded by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives Education Scholarship Foundation and can be applied towards the applicant’s tuition, student fees, room and board, or textbooks.

Eligibility Requirements


  • The primary residence of the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must receive its power from one of the 15 electric cooperatives served by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.

  • Applicants applying for a scholarship must be a senior graduating from either high school or home school in 2024.

  • Applicant must be entering his or her first semester at a post-secondary school in the fall of 2024.


The Foundation’s board of directors will select recipients based on a combination of weighted criteria that includes: 40% financial need; 40% academic achievement; and 20% personal statement.


Questions about the application process should be directed to scholarship@vmdaec.com.

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