Operation Round Up Awards $146,000 in Scholarships to 39 Students
Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) is proud to support the future of our communities through Operation Round Up, our charitable foundation dedicated to giving back. Each year, we award scholarships to outstanding students who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of our members, more than half of whom voluntarily participate in a unique program that “rounds up” their electric bills to the next whole dollar. While each contribution is small—typically just a few cents per month—together, they make a big impact.
This year, the charitable foundation selected 39 students to share $146,000 in college scholarships. During the past 20 years, Operation Round Up has provided more than $1,400,000 in scholarships to 328 PRECO members or their dependents
To be eligible, students must live in a home that receives electricity from Peace River Electric Cooperative, which proudly serves the counties of Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Manatee, Osceola, Polk, and Sarasota.
We’re honored to support the dreams of our next generation, and we thank our members for helping us light the way forward, 1 student at a time.