$557,500 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 $557,500 for higher education to 373* members. The program is funded by unclaimed capital credits. When capital credits remain unclaimed for three years, they are escheated back to the State of Texas. The state can then give a portion of that money back to the cooperative, which they have done in the past. These funds are used to fund the scholarship program, energy efficiency rebates and area economic development activities.
2020 Scholarships
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 2020 Winners!
Adriana Cavazos
Zapata
Alexis Culver
Devine
Alvaro Ibanez, Jr.
Roma
Ana Hernandez
Pearsall
Andrew Garza
Hebbronville
Angela Miranda
Rio Grande City
Angiolina Gonzalez
Rio Grande City
Austin Fuentes
Castroville
Benjamin Smith
Shavano Park
Cassandra Flores
Laredo
Cassandra Zerr
D’Hanis
Diego Ortiz
San Antonio
Hannah Gonzalez
Zapata
Hannah Tschirhart
Castroville
Hubert Gage Lange
Hondo
Hunter Davis
Mount Ida, AR
Juliette Morris
Batesville
Marissa Lange
Hondo
Michaela Robinett
Hondo
Nicole Dominguez
Hondo
Rebecca Gomez
Laredo
Ricardo Ramirez
Lopeno
Sydney Johnson
Tempe, AZ
Taylor Chester
Hondo
Zachary Hecker
Castroville
Scholarship FAQs
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 2020.
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 2020:
- 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:
- 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 2021 semester.
- Use the scholarship within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship, or by the spring 2021 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.
Yes. Scholarships are available for students pursuing secondary education at universities, community colleges, and trade schools.
To claim your scholarship, send a copy of your class registration with your name, semester information and student ID to:
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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.
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.