As part of our commitment to education and growing our communities, several scholarship opportunities are available through Big Country Electric Cooperative and our affiliates: Big Country Electric Cooperative Academic Scholarship Deadline is March 1 each calendar year. Click here to apply. Golden Spread EC Inc. Directors' Memorial Scholarship Deadline is March 1 each calendar year. Click here to apply. Texas Rural Electric Women's Association Scholarship Deadline is March 15 each calendar year. Click here to apply. Government-in-Action Youth Tour Click here to learn more and apply.