Scholarship Application: Adults

Use this form if you are an adult who:

  • previously graduated high school
  • is seeking to attend college for the first time, or,
  • is already attending a college

If you did not complete high school and have a G.E.D., contact PRECO at 800-282-3824 for instructions.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Only Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) members and dependent children may apply
  • Applicant’s permanent legal address must be a home served by PRECO
  • Graduating high school, homeschool and private school students may apply
  • Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 unweighted GPA to apply

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 interruptions on testing, ACT/SAT Tests scores are not required this year

REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicant must submit this official application form
  • Incomplete applications will be disqualified
  • Scholarship recipients are subject to certain conditions of enrollment, usage of funds, grade requirements and other criteria, including good moral character
  • Recipient must attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution on a full-time basis.
  • Recipient must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to receive annual scholarship disbursement
  • If you receive a full scholarship from any other source, you must notify PRECO

Application Deadline: February 28, 2023

Transcript Deadline: March 7, 2023. Contact your guidance office and request your transcript immediately. If you wait until the last minute, your transcript may not arrive before scholarships are scored by the Scholarship Committee.

To apply, complete the form below.

Scholarship Application: Adults

This form is for students who formerly graduated high school or already attending college
Applicant Name(Required)
Parent/Guardian Name
If you are a financial dependent on parent(s) or guardian(s)
Mailing/Physical Address(Required)
Enter your physical address on line 1 and mailing address on line 2
Enter your PRECO account number
Are you a U.S. citizen?(Required)
Have you previously received a scholarship from PRECO? If so, when?

Your High School

Name your high school and where it is located
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What is your approximate college graduation date?
Enter high school or college GPA. Whichever is most recent.
Transcript(Required)
Your school must mail a sealed transcript to PRECO Operation Round Up, PO Box 1310, Wauchula, FL 33873. Transcript must come directly from the school, not from the applicant. Must be postmarked no later than February 28, 2023 and received no later than March 7, 2023

Information about You

List your intended major or field of study
Approximately what month/year do you expect to graduate college?
Enter the scholarships/grants you have applied for or have received and the amount.
List the schools you have applied to or school to which you are accepted
List community, extracurricular, and volunteer activities; clubs and organizations you belong to. Include the number of hours per week devoted to each and dates involved. Upload an attachment at the end of this application if more space is needed.
List current and previous places of employment, dates, hours per week, manager's name.
List honor and awards you have received and the year received.
List name, relationship to you, and if any are currently attending college
List any special circumstances we should take into consideration, if any.

Uploads

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Attach a full, one-page essay, typed, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font.
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.
Attach a tasteful, appropriate, color headshot photo, such as a senior picture. Minimum file size: 1 MB.
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Attach a short biography about your life

Acknowledgements/Permissions

Applicant Consent/Signature(Required)
Applicant: Enter your name here
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