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York Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Scholarships

High school students—apply now!

It’s never too late to think about your future. Why not let your co-op help! York Electric offers high school students an exciting opportunity to learn more about our government through the Virtual Youth Experience, as well as valuable scholarships.

  • Virtual Youth ExperienceVirtual Youth Experience – June 21-25. For sophomores and juniors. Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
  • 12 Touchstone Energy $1,000 scholarships – For seniors. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 19, 2021
  • $1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship – For seniors. Deadline to apply: Friday, March 19, 2021

Learn more and apply online at yorkelectric.net/my-community/education

Co-Opportunities for High School Seniors!

Every year, YEC awards 12 $1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships to graduating seniors at each area high school. YEC also awards one $1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship to a graduating senior attending York Technical College in the fall, and one $500 Work-Based Learning Scholarship to a senior participant at the Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center.

Both Scholarships

  • Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2021
  • Must be a high school senior to apply

Touchstone Energy Scholarship

12 – $1000 Scholarships:

  • Must be a member of YEC
  • Write an essay on how businesses can better connect with younger generations

Technical Advantage Scholarship

1 – $1000 Technical Advantage Scholarship:

  • Must attend a technical college to study a trade
  • Write an essay on Ready SC: The importance of a ready workforce

More information and online applications

Teachers may apply for Bright Ideas grant

Online applications are now being accepted for the second annual Bright Ideas Grant Program for teachers in York, Clover, Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and Lancaster schools. Bright IdeasEach district will have one winner, receiving up to $1,000 to accomplish an innovative classroom program or project that improves the learning experience for students. All grade levels are eligible to apply.

Submit your idea by midnight on September 14, 2020. We will celebrate and announce winners during October as part of National Co-op Month!

Apply Online for the Bright Ideas Grant

Visit us our Bright Ideas grant page for more information.

2020 Scholarship Recipients

Every year, YEC awards 10 $1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships to graduating seniors at each area high school. To apply, students must be served by the Cooperative. YEC also awards one $1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship to a graduating senior attending York Technical College in the fall, and one $500 Work-Based Learning Scholarship to a senior participant at the Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center.

$1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships

Gillian MosesClover High School

Gillian Moses
Parents: Christy & Bradley Moses
College: Virginia Commonwealth University
Field of Study: Cinema

Fort Mill High SchoolDaphne Clish

Daphne Clish
Parents: Chantal & Kerry Clish
College: Clemson University
Field of Study: Engineering

Indian Land High SchoolKalina Siehl

Kalina Siehl
Parents: Gergana & Ralf Siehl
College: Baylor University
Field of Study: Biochemistry

Nation Ford High SchoolErin Jones

Erin Jones
Parents: Treva & Kevin Jones
College: Clemson University
Field of Study: Genetics

Northwestern High SchoolMackenzie Miller

Mackenzie Miller
Parents: Julie & Brian Miller
College: Winthrop University
Field of Study: Chemistry

Rock Hill High SchoolElizabeth Catoe

Elizabeth Catoe
Parents: Shannon & Jeffery Catoe
College: Charleston Southern University
Field of Study: Early Childhood Education

South Pointe High SchoolSydney Westphal

Sydney Westphal
Parents: Theresa & Scott Westphal
College: Clemson University
Field of Study: Graphic Communications

Westminster Catawba ChristianWilliam Kirk

William Kirk
Parents: Felecia & William Kirk
College: Clemson University
Field of Study: Environmental Engineering

York Comprehensive High SchoolPeyton Reel

Peyton Reel
Parents: Lesley & Aaron Reel
College: Limestone College
Field of Study: Sport Management

HomeschoolLogan Ferguson

Logan Ferguson
Parents: Michelle & Bradley Ferguson
College: Charleston Southern University
Field of Study: Computer Science

 

$1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship

Hunter Lawrence, Nation Ford High SchoolHunter Lawrence
Parents: Kristin & David Lawrence
College: York Technical College
Field of Study: Business Administration


$500 Work-Based Learning Scholarship

Pedro Sosa, York Comprehensive High SchoolPedro Sosa
Parents: Maria & Juan Sosa
College: Francis Marion University
Field of Study: Engineering

 

 
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YEC offers ‘co-opportunities’

High School students, apply now for your “co-opportunities”! Online applications for each educational experience can be found here.

Scholarships for 12 high school seniors

One student attending York Technical College studying a trade will receive the $1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship. Applications are due by April 17, 2020.

Eleven $1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships will be awarded to York Electric members. Applications are due by April 17, 2020.

A trip of a lifetime for three high school juniors

Join us in the District of Columbia June 20–25 for the 2020 Washington Youth Tour! Applications are due by February 7.

Fun-filled adventure to the state capital for four high school sophomores and juniors:

Travel to Columbia July 7–10 to learn more about your state, meet lawmakers, and learn more about electric cooperatives for the 2020 South Carolina Cooperative Youth Summit! Applications are due by February 7.

Washington Youth Tour 2019

High School Students: Apply Now for Your Co-Opportunities!

As your Touchstone Energy Cooperative, York Electric has made community commitment one of our top priorities by sponsoring high school students through scholarships.

Scholarships for 12 High School Seniors:

  • One student attending York Technical College studying a trade will receive the $1,000 Technical Advantage Scholarship. Applications are due by April 17, 2020.
  • Eleven $1,000 Touchstone Energy Scholarships will be awarded to York Electric members. Applications are due by April 17, 2020.

 

A trip of a lifetime for 3 High School Juniors:

  • Join us in DC from June 20-25 for the 2020 Washington Youth Tour! Applications are due by February 7, 2020.

Fun-filled adventure to SC’s capital for 4 High School Sophomores and Juniors:

  • Travel to Columbia, SC July 7-10 to learn more about your state, meet lawmakers, and learn more about electric cooperatives for the 2020 Cooperative Youth Summit! Applications are due by February 7, 2020.
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