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To protect the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 crisis, Firelands' office is temporarily closed to the public. Assistance is still available to members 24/7 by calling 1-800-533-8658 or using the SmartHub app.Read more
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Children of Members Scholarship

two graduating students

Click here to view photos of the 2021 scholarship winners

 

CHILDREN OF MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In 2021, Firelands Electric Cooperative will award $9,750 in college scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applications will be reviewed and selected finalists will be invited for a personal interview at Firelands’ office in New London on Monday, February 15, 2021.*

 

Ten students will be awarded scholarships from Firelands Electric, including: a first-place scholarship of $1,800; second place of $1,600; third place of $1,400; fourth place of $1,200; fifth place of $1,000, and sixth place of $750. Two students will also be chosen to each receive a $500 Honorable Mention Scholarship, and two additional students will each be awarded a $500 Judges’ Choice Scholarship.

 

The first-place winner will be eligible to compete for additional scholarships from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives during the statewide competition in Columbus on April 13, 2021.

 

NEW TECHNICAL-TRADE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This year, Firelands Electric Cooperative will award a $750 scholarship to one outstanding high school senior who has a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and who plans to enroll in a technical school or vocational program following graduation. Applications will be reviewed and selected finalists will be invited for a personal interview at Firelands’ office in New London on Monday, February 15, 2021.*

Applications may be mailed or emailed and must be received by Firelands Electric Cooperative by 4 p.m. on January 22, 2021.

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
P.O. Box 32
New London, OH 44851-0032
members@firelandsec.com

*Please note that if we are unable to conduct in-person interviews in February due to COVID-19, the co-op will make arrangements to hold them virtually.

If you have questions, please contact our Member Services department at members@firelandsec.com or call 1-800-533-8658.

 

2021 Children of Members Scholarship materials

  • 2021 Scholarship Qualifications and Procedures [PDF] 
  • 2021 Children of Members Scholarship Application [PDF] (check back in November for our 2022 scholarship application)
  • 2021 NEW Technical-Trade Scholarship Application [PDF] (check back in November for our 2022 scholarship application)
  • Cooperative Knowledge Training [Website]

All scholarship materials and forms can be downloaded and completed with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 9,100 homes and businesses in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
103 Industrial Drive | P.O. Box 32
New London, OH 44851
Outages: 1-800-533-8658
Office: 419-929-1571
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    • Cedar Point Discount Tickets
    • Contests
    • Co-op Connections
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Safety Education
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • TicketsAtWork
    • USO of Northern Ohio
    • Youth Tour Experience
    • A Team Academic Excellence
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Education
    • Kids Zone
    • Local Contractor Lists
    • Member Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
  • Outages
  • Safety & Line Clearance
    • Electrical Safety
    • Emergency Safety Training
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Safety
    • Meter Tampering Notification
    • Outdoor Electrical Safety & OUPS
    • Right-of-Way Program & Trees
    • Service Entrance Diagrams
    • Storm Safety
  • Your Cooperative
    • About Us
    • Annual Meeting of Members
    • Board of Trustees
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    • Employees and Staff
    • News & Updates
    • Ohio Cooperative Living Magazine
    • Operation Round Up
    • Privacy Policy
    • Political Action Network
    • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Your Power
    • Firelands Electric Service Territory
    • Power Supply
    • Renewable Energy
    • OurSolar Community Program