Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is proud to offer its Good Neighbor Scholarship program. This scholarship recognizes students who dedicate non-paid time to help their community. Eligible applicants must be CEC members, or their children. The funds that are used for these scholarships come from unclaimed capital credits and does not impact member rates in any way.
Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution, complete our application, complete application requirements, and submit a 500-word essay.
Employees and directors of CEC, along with members of their immediate families, are ineligible.
Applications and all application materials are due March 15 and must be submitted online.
This is a one time award, previous winners are ineligible.
Applicant must receive electric service from CEC and their account must be in good standing. This is a one-time award. CEC will grant 10 scholarships of $3,000 for the 2026 school year and recipients will be announced in May 2026.
Qualifying applicants must submit the following:
- Entirely completed, two-page application.
- 500-word, typed essay answering:
- What does being a good neighbor mean to you? Describe activities you do to contribute to your community.
- Letter of acceptance from a post-secondary institution.
- Letter of recommendation from a non-relative.
All application requirements can be submitted through our online application.
Applicants will be scored on:
- Following application directions.
- 500-word essay.
- Recommendation letter.
- Leadership activities.
- Volunteerism. (The category with the most weight).
2025 Good Neighbor Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to all past recipients for their dedication to serve others over self. We wish them continued success in their educational endeavors.