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Scholarships

$652,500 in Scholarships Awarded Since 2000

 

As part of our commitment to support the education of the members we serve, Medina EC awards scholarships to members who have a high school senior graduating or are adults pursuing higher education. The number and amount of scholarships vary annually.

 

Since scholarships were first awarded in 2000, Medina EC has awarded $652,500 for higher education to 469* members.

As a cooperative, we place a high value on Cooperative Principle # 5—Education, Training and Information and the board of directors agree that the scholarship program is beneficial to our community and the individuals who receive these funds.

For 2023, the board approved awarding twenty-five $1,000 scholarships. Five of those will be for adults pursuing higher education and twenty are for graduating high school seniors. Applications were due March 3, 2023. Please check back at the end of the year for the 2024 deadline.

 

Scholarship FAQs

Who is eligible?

1. Parent, legal guardian or applicant must be a member of Medina EC.

  • The electric account must be in the name of the applicant or the applicant’s parent or legal guardian.
  • If relationship is anything other than parent or self, paperwork may be required showing that the member is the legal guardian of the applicant.
  • If the membership is held by a non-natural person or entity, only the designated voter or his/her dependents are eligible.

2. If applying for the High School Senior Scholarship, you must be less than 21 years of age on the application deadline and be graduating in 2023.

3. If applying for the Adult Scholarship, you must be less than 64 years of age on the application deadline and have graduated from high school before 2023:

  • If less than 25 years of age, the membership account must be in your name, or your parent/legal guardian’s name.
  • If 25 – 64 years of age, the membership must be in your name (the applicant).

4.  Applicant must:

  • Have at least a 3.0 grade point average at their current or previous educational institution (high school, junior college, university, technical school, etc.).
  • If High School Senior or adult who is currently enrolled in school, applicant must submit transcript with grades from Fall 2022 semester of the 2022/2023 school year
  • Plan on attending a recognized institution of higher education to pursue a certification, associate degree, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.
  • Enroll in a recognized institution of higher education within 12 months of being awarded the Medina EC scholarship, or by the spring 2024 semester.
  • Use the scholarship within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship, or by the spring 2024 semester. 

5.  Previous Medina EC scholarship recipients are not eligible, unless the scholarship was a result of a Medina EC Youth Tour prize.

 

Eligibility is subject to change each year.

I'm going to a technical school, am I still eligible?

Yes. Scholarships are available for students pursuing secondary education at universities, community colleges, and trade schools.

2023 Deadline

Applications were due March 3, 2023*. Please check back at the end of the year for the 2024 deadline.

* Technical support will not be available outside of normal business hours. Encountering technical issues turning in the application on the last day will not be grounds for an extension.

 

Acceptable Photos

The photo submitted with your application will be used in multiple places if you are chosen to receive a scholarship, including this website, Texas Co-op Power and any future promotion of the scholarship program. Without a photo or appropriate photo, your application will be considered incomplete.

Acceptable photos include school pictures, senior pictures or headshots.

Examples of a proper photos:

Edited_Cassandra Zerr.jpg Edited_Andrew Garza.jpg Edited_Marissa Lange.jpg

    

Please do not submit selfies, Snapchat photos, photos with an obvious filter or a photo of a photo (ex: driver’s license or school ID).

Transcripts

High School Students: Your transcript MUST include grades from Fall 2022. Applications without Fall 2022 will be considered ineligible.

Adult Students: Your transcript must be from your most recent institution.

Where do I apply?


Applications were due March 3, 2023*. Please check back at the end of the year for the 2024 deadline.

* Technical support will not be available outside of normal business hours. Encountering technical issues turning in the application on the last day will not be grounds for an extension.

Claiming a Scholarship

To claim your scholarship, send a copy of your class registration with your name, semester information and student ID to:

Scholarship@MedinaEC.org

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Medina Electric Cooperative
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
PO Box 370
Hondo TX 78861

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Fax to 830-426-3796
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator

 

Enroll in a recognized institution of higher education and use the scholarship within 12 months of being awarded the Medina EC scholarship.

How This Scholarship Helped

We want to know how your Medina EC scholarship has impacted you, your plans and your future! Share your story with us at Scholarship@MedinaEC.org.

2022 Scholarship Recipients

Medina EC awarded 25 $1,000 scholarships

  • 20 scholarships for high school seniors (including home school and GED graduating seniors)
  • 5 scholarships for adults pursuing higher education

Congratulations to our 2022 Winners!

Alexa Gomez

Alexa Gomez, Devine

Alyssa Hernandez

Alyssa Hernandez, Uvalde

Alyssa Yere

Alyssa Yere, Roma

Ashlyn Persyn

Ashlyn Persyn, Hondo

Baylee Rogge

Baylee Rogge, Hondo

Caeleigh Muennink

Caeleigh Muennink, Hondo

Daxton Fillinger

Daxton Fillinger, Castroville

Emily Hecker

Emily Hecker, Castroville

Faith Garza

Faith Garza, Rio Grande City

Felipe Cuellar

Felipe Cuellar, Hondo

Filip Lange

Filip Lange, Moore

Hailyn Seabolt

Hailyn Seabolt, Hondo

Jenna Diaz

Jenna Diaz, Natalia

Joseph Tapia

Joseph Tapia, Hondo

Kaitlyn Alejandro

Kaitlyn Alejandro, Uvalde

Katherine Self

Katherine Self, D'Hanis

Lobo Garcia

Lobo Garcia, Zapata

Luke Barrientes

Luke Barrientes, San Antonio

Marina Esch

Marina Esch, Natalia

Matthew Martin

Matthew Martin, Devine

Roman Guerra

Roman Guerra, Zapata

Ryan Lewis

Ryan Lewis, D'Hanis

Sophia Montemayor

Sophia Montemayor, Laredo

Thomas Raiford

Thomas Raiford, Hondo

Yulissa Rodriguez

Yulissa Rodriguez, Laredo

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Schaefer Edwards
2009 Scholarship Recipient

"Paying for college is especially tough in this day and age, so my scholarship was a huge helping hand on my way to academic and professional success. It's fantastic that companies like Medina Electric have decided to take an active role in promoting education and bettering their communities, and I'll always be thankful to have had Medina Electric in my corner."

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  • Pay Your Bill
  • Services
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    • Load Management
    • PrePaid Electricity
    • Distributed Generation
      • Renewables
      • Solar by Medina EC
      • Generators
    • Joint Use
  • Community
    • Community Empowerment Program
    • Donations and Sponsorships
    • Operation Round Up
    • Presentations & Programs
    • Rural Friends/ACRE
    • Scholarships
    • VFD Truck Giveaway
    • Youth Tour
  • Common Resources
    • Avian Protection Plan
    • Co-op Connections
    • Energy Savings
    • Rebates
    • Texas Co-op Power
    • Vegetation Management
    • Work Locations and Updates
    • Life Support Registry
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