BCEC Academic Scholarship Application

Application Information and Disclosures

Completed applications must be received by 5:30 p.m. on March 1 of each year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Two (2) scholarships of $4,000 each (up to $2,000 per year or $1,000 per semester) will be awarded.
Scholarship funds must be used beginning the first fall semester following high school graduation.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior for the current school year.
Applicant must reside with a parent or guardian who is a member of Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC).
Applicant must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
If the recipient withdraws from college, junior college, trade school, or university and does not re-enroll at the same or another institution, the remaining portion of the scholarship will be forfeited. The recipient will not be eligible to reapply at a later date.
This scholarship may only be awarded to an individual once.
If selected, the applicant must provide proof of college enrollment before scholarship funds are disbursed.
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution in which the recipient is enrolled and applied to the student’s account.
Applications will be evaluated by an independent committee and not by BCEC employees.
Applicants must submit the following as one combined PDF:
- Official high school transcript with GPA
- Any college transcripts (if applicable)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay response (500–750 words)
Essay Prompt: In 500–750 words, explain why you chose your intended field of study, how you plan to achieve your educational and career goals, and why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship.
Selection criteria includes evaluation of:
- Academic performance and rigor (GPA, class rank, and coursework)
- Strength of letters of recommendation
- Leadership, extracurricular activities, and community involvement
- Character, goals, and quality of the essay response
- Financial need and the potential impact of the scholarship

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Applicant Information

Last Name

First Name

MI

Middle Initial

Applicant Contact Information

Daytime Phone Number

Evening Phone Number

Mailing Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Physical Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

BCEC Member Name & Account Number where Applicant Resides

Family & Financial Information

Please provide the following information to help the scholarship committee better understand the applicant’s financial need. Do not include names of siblings or family members.

Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation & Employer

Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation & Employer, if applicable

Does the applicant currently have a job?

Do you plan to work while attending college?

Estimated cost per semester

Number and age of siblings, and whether they are currently in school or college.

Total household income

Please list any other scholarships received and the amount of each.

Please explain any financial circumstances that should be considered when reviewing your application.

School & Academic Information

Name and Address of High School Expected to Graduate From

Expected High School Graduation Date

Graduating Class Rank

Please list your class rank and class size. Example: 3 of 75.

H.S. GPA on 4.0 Scale

ACT or SAT Score (highest)

Have you already been accepted to a college, university, trade school or junior college for the following school year? If so, please list name & location of school you will be attending.

Please explain your education and career goals.

What are your education and career goals, and how do you plan to use them to make an impact in your community or field?

Please describe the most challenging courses you have taken and how they have prepared you for college.

Please list any community service activities, recognitions, awards, and honors received and date received.

Which of your extracurricular or community activities has been most meaningful to you, and why?

In addition to this completed application, please submit the following as ONE PDF File.

Official high school transcript with G.P.A.
Any college transcripts.
Two letters of recommendation from current or previous teachers, employers, or professional references.

Transcripts and Recommendation Letters

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Please consolidate all transcripts and letters of recommendation into one PDF file to upload.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Applicant Headshot

Upload Your Headshot

Please upload a clear, high-quality photo of yourself (no selfies). If you’re selected as a winner, this photo may be used in BCEC announcements or TEC publications.

One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, svg.

I certify that the information contained in this application is true and accurate.

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