Scholarship Program

In order to carry on an educational and training program that encourages Ohio's youth to further their education and give them an opportunity to become more aware of careers in the cooperative program, The Energy Cooperative offers a Scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors whose parent(s) or legal guardian are members of the Cooperative receiving electric or natural gas/propane services.

Each January, information is mailed to guidance counselors at the high schools in the service territory. The Scholarships are awarded at the Annual Meeting. Please check with your guidance counselor for all the details.

*Members of the immediate families and persons residing in the households of Directors, Managers, and Distribution Cooperative employees and OREC or affiliated organization employees are not eligible to participate.

Scholarships Awarded in 2008

In the spring of 2008, nomination forms were reviewed by staff from Denison University who selected finalists to be interviewed. These finalists were personally interviewed at The Energy Cooperative’s Newark office in April and were judged on their scholastic records, personal achievement, school and community activities, poise, personality and appearance during the interview.

The Winners of the $2,000 scholarships are:

1. Emily Cassell of Mount Vernon High School. 
2. Natalie Szemetylo of West Muskingum High School.
3. Russell Seidell of Granville High School.
4. John Graham of Tri Valley High School

The Runner Ups received $1,000 awards:

1. Madison Benner of Heath High School.
2. Jordan Shriver of East Knox High School.

Stephen Bartels of Centerburg High School is the recipient of a $500 scholarship in conjunction with Touchstone Energy® for Special Achievement.