Scholarships

Commitment to community is one of our guiding cooperative principles. We know that one of the best investments a community can make is in education. Every year we help youth and adults in our service territory as they build the skills that our community needs to be ready to meet future challenges.

Student Scholarships

Cherryland offers three $4,000 ($1,000 for 4 years) college scholarships to high school seniors each year. Selection for the scholarship is based on academics, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant’s parents or legal guardians must be a Cherryland Electric Cooperative member whose primary residence is in Cherryland’s service territory.
Applicant must be a high school senior with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
To continue to receive the scholarship, the student must maintain a minimum college course load of 12 credits per term and receive a 2.5 grade point average.

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Ready to Apply for a Student Scholarship?

For more information and to apply, complete our online student scholarship application! Applications due Friday, April 5, 2024.

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Adult Scholarships

Cherryland offers two $1,000 adult education scholarships each year. Selection for the adult scholarship is based on need.

Applicant must be a Cherryland Electric Cooperative member.
Applicant must be enrolled in college classes.

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Ready to Apply for an Adult Scholarship?

For more information and to apply, complete our online adult learner scholarship application! Applications due Friday, April 5, 2024.

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