Norris Electric now accepting Scholarship Applications for 2022

3 - $1,000 scholarships are awarded to outstanding students served by the cooperative by application each year. Eligibility varies but in general, overall academic achievement (such as GPA and ACT/SAT scores), extracurricular activities and community involvement rank high in the evaluation process. A brief written essay is required, and the applicant's primary residence must be in Norris Electric's service territory.

Scholarship applications can be found here:

Norris Electric Scholarship Rules and Application

THM IEC Memorial Scholarship

LaVern & Nola McEntire Lineworker's Scholarship

For more information, contact the office at 618-783-8765.

Jack Beckman of Teutopolis High School is a 2022 recipient of a $1,000 NEC scholarship.

Alexis Davis of Robinson High School is a 2022 recipient of a $1,000 NEC scholarship.

Kaitlyn Ochs of Newton High School is a 2022 recipient of a $1,000 NEC scholarship.

2022 Annual Meeting scholarship winners of $500 are: Emily Wirth, Layni Andrews, Adam Keeney, and Paige Webster.

 $1,000 Norris Electric Scholarships
Three (3) scholarships are available for a NEC member dependent attending an accredited institution.

Illinois Electric Cooperatives Scholarship 
Eleven (11) $2,000 scholarships are available through the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives

LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker Scholarship
One (1) $2,000 scholarship available conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College.

Eligibility differs for each scholarship, but in general applicants must be a senior in high school and a dependent of a Norris Electric member.