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Community Scholarships

Each year Rappahannock Electric Cooperative offers the REC Community Scholarship program to students who are seeking to advance their career goals by attending a college or a career and technical school. 

Two $2,500 and Fifteen $1,000 scholarships are available.

To apply, the applicant's parent or guardian must be a member-owner of REC and the applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited educational or training institution. The appropriate scholarship application must be completed by the deadline for the student to be eligible. Recipients are selected based upon their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and letters of recommendation.

High School Scholarship – for current seniors in high school planning to attend a college or university. 

Career & Technical School Scholarship – for students currently seniors in high school planning to attend a career and technical school or students currently enrolled in a career and technical school.

College Scholarship – for students currently enrolled in a college or university.

Application Period: The application period for the 2026 REC Community Scholarships is now open and will close February 27, 2026.

APPLY HERE

Recipients and non-recipients will be notified after the scholarship review process is complete, with scholarships being presented before the end of the school year for the student.

2025 REC Communty Scholarship Awards (June 26, 2025) - REC is proud to announce that it has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 17 outstanding students across its service territory. The Community Scholarship program is part of REC’s continued commitment to supporting education and strengthening the communities it serves. Read more at www.myrec.coop/rec-awards-20000-scholarships-support-local-students-futures

 

 

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Have Questions?

If you have questions, concerns, or need more information about our schaolarships, please contact:

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Terri Bevers
Community Engagement Specialist
540-891-5912 community@myrec.coop

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