The South Central Power Company Foundation has been investing in local communities since it was established in 2014. Through its scholarship program, the foundation continues to support the educational goals of students across our service territory.
Each year, this program continues to grow—expanding its impact and reaching students in more communities.
Below, you’ll find information about our scholarship program, recent recipients, and how to apply.
2026 scholarship recipients
In 2026, the South Central Power Company Foundation awarded 131 $1,000 scholarships to students from 44 local high schools.
We’re proud to support these students as they pursue higher education and career training, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish.
2025 scholarship recipients
Scholarship opportunities
The South Central Power Company Foundation offers five scholarship categories:
Scholarship – Academic Excellence
The program provides graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence in the classroom as well as involvement in school activities with additional funds for higher education in a four-year bachelor’s degree program. Several students will receive a $1,000 scholarship. From that group, the South Central Power Company Foundation Board of Directors will select a student to compete in the statewide competition sponsored by Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Inc. The top statewide prize is $4,600.
Scholarship – Career-Technical
This scholarship is to award eligible high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a trade or vocational field. The scholarship is to provide financial support to high school seniors who plan to attend a trade school, technical school or community college and obtain an associate degree, diploma or certificate.
This scholarship is to award eligible high school seniors who exemplify the cooperative principle “concern for community.” These students demonstrate strong community involvement and leadership skills through community and volunteer work and an ongoing commitment to community service. The scholarship is to provide financial support to high school seniors who plan to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college, university or post-secondary institution.
Scholarship – Leadership
This scholarship is to award eligible high school seniors who have achieved success in and outside of the classroom. Students have accomplished this by one or more of the following criteria: Demonstrated strong school and/or community involvement, maintained employment, served as a leader among their peers and/or faced adversities. The scholarship is to provide financial support to high school seniors who plan to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college, university or post-secondary institution.
This scholarship is to support students who demonstrate resilience, potential, creativity and skills outside traditional academic measures, including those who demonstrate practical skills, artistic pursuits, community service, or personal achievements that might not be fully reflected by standard academic metrics.
How to apply
Follow these steps when applying for a scholarship:
- Review the five scholarship categories and rules and guidelines.
- You may submit only one application.
- Be sure to use the correct scholarship category to submit your application.
Application timeline
The application period for 2026 scholarships closed on January 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Please check back for updates on the next application cycle.
Helpful resources
Scholarship Guidelines Scholarship Application — Now Closed!