South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships
South Kentucky RECC · Free to apply
Award
$1,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- December 18, 2026
- closes in 36 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 1,000 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~5.5 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Kentucky
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- An essay, about 1,000 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- Applicant's principal residence must be an active account of South Kentucky RECC, and a parent or legal guardian must be a member.
- Must attend one of the specified high schools in the service area, or be a private school or home-school student from the service territory.
- South Kentucky RECC employees, directors, direct benefit recipients, and their immediate family members are ineligible.
Good to know
- The application closes at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on December 18, 2026.
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About the scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is an active member of South Kentucky RECC. It provides a one-time award of $1,000 sent directly to the student's accredited postsecondary institution. Applicants must submit an online application along with a recommendation letter, personal video, student photo, and an essay on local electric cooperatives.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Complete the online scholarship application form on the South Kentucky RECC website.
- 2Upload a typed, double-spaced essay between 500 and 1,000 words answering the required prompt.
- 3Upload a current student photo, one letter of recommendation, and a short video introducing yourself.
- 4Submit the application and all files by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on December 18, 2026.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~5.5 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 18, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 18 each year.
- Applications close
- December 18, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships
How much is the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships worth?
The South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships awards $1,000.
When is the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships deadline?
The current deadline is December 18, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 18 each year.
Who is eligible for the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Kentucky; Open to high school seniors.
Does the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 1000 words and 1 recommendation. Expect to spend about 5.5 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Kentucky residents and a long essay is required, and most browsers never finish one. Plan on about 5.5 hrs of work.
Is the South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships free to apply?
Yes. The South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarships is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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