At United Electric we truly care about the communities we serve. Our employees work together to make a difference in your community.
Scholarships
Two well established Cooperative principles include concern for communities, and education and training for our members. In keeping with these traditions, the Board of Directors of United Electric has decided to reinvest returned, unclaimed capital credits back to the community by providing educational scholarships to our members.
Several years ago, as a result of Pennsylvania’s lobbying efforts in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Electric Cooperatives are now able to use their escheated monies within their local communities. Escheat monies are capital credits from former members that have gone unclaimed because they have not been able to be located for 3 years. Legislators have agreed to allow the Cooperatives to use funds locally for specific community enrichment causes.
Shine the Light Scholarship
Application period for the 2026-2027 school year has opened! All past recipients must reapply and new graduating seniors are welcome to apply. DEADLINE to apply is 4/15/2026. Click here for a PDF version of the application. You MUST send proof of enrollment with your application for acceptance (acceptance letter, class schedule, BUSAR bill, anything with the applicant and school's name together).
Brenda Swartzlander Scholarship
Sons and daughters of members of United Electric Cooperative Inc., as well as any adult learner, who is a member, pursuing an advanced education degree or certificate.This Scholarship is only for individuals who will be majoring in Electrical Engineering or Business Management. Applicants must be able to prove enrollment in an accredited school, working toward a minimum of a Certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or higher. The Board of Directors will determine the number and amount of the scholarships.
The application period for the 2026-2027 school year has opened! DEADLINE to apply is 4/15/2026. Click here for a PDF version of the application. You MUST send proof of enrollment with your application for acceptance (acceptance letter, class schedule, BUSAR bill, anything with the applicant and school's name together).
Applicants are eligible to apply for both scholarships simultaneously.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour
Click here for 2026 Youth Tour Forms. The medical page needs to be notarized with at least one parent/guardian's signature. Please INCLUDE a headshot-style photo with your application. DEADLINE to apply is 2/21/2026.
