Adams Electric awards scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to high school seniors, who are children of co-op members. The cooperative works in partnership with the Adams County Community Foundation to administer these scholarships.
High School Scholarships for Seniors
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A minimum of one student per school (if eligible applicants) attending each of the following
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Bermudian Springs, Biglerville, Big Spring, Chambersburg, Dallastown, Dover, Fairfield, Gettysburg, Kennard-Dale, Littlestown, New Oxford, Northern, Red Lion, Shippensburg, South Western, Spring Grove and Susquehannock.
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Up to five high school seniors attending cyber, private, home schools and other public schools in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, Perry and York counties
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Up to five high school seniors with plans to attend a post-secondary career or trade school. This scholarship program specifically benefits pursuits of vocational-technical school students who must become accepted in educational programs leading to certificates/degrees related to building/construction trades, cosmetology, culinary arts, or vehicle technology.
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Once the minimums are met in each category above, then other eligible applicants within each category who meet the program’s criteria will be considered. If there are no other applicants awarded, this money can be awarded through the same year’s Undergraduate College or Adult Scholarship programs.
Applicants should apply online through the Adams County Dollars for Scholars (DFS) web portal at www.adamscountydfs.org. Applicants must create a login and personal profile on the site to apply. Applications must be submitted between Jan. 1 and March 15, to be eligible for review and possible selection. Recipients are selected by the Adams County Community Foundation and reviewed/approved by Adams Electric and its board of directors. For questions using this application, please email info@adamscountycf.org.
To qualify for an Adams Electric high school scholarship, each applicant must meet the following criteria:
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The student, a senior in high school, must have at least one parent or guardian currently receiving electric service from Adams Electric with an account in good standing, and the parent or guardian must live in Pennsylvania at the time of the student’s application for a scholarship.
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The student must get accepted into a post-secondary program or institution, so that funds can be dispersed directly to the school in the student’s name.
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The student should maintain a cumulative high school grade-point average of 2.0 (80 percent) or above.
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The student should show a need for financial assistance.
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The recipient shall be allowed to retain their scholarship for one year from the date of selection, even if they have dropped or are auditing courses if they are still incurring expenses equal to or greater than the amount of the scholarship.