Magic Valley Cooperative Scholarship

Scholarships are available up to the amount of $2,500 per semester and are renewable up to a maximum of eight (8) semesters with the total scholarship not to exceed $20,000. This will be subject to confirmation that the requirements of grade point and enrollment have been met.

Eligibility

1. Applicants and/or their dependents that have a minimum of one-year membership with Magic Valley Electric Cooperative at the application deadline date.
2. Scholarships to be granted to attend a recognized Texas institution of higher education.
3. Applicant must be of good character as evidenced by at least three (3) letters from teachers, principals, counselors, etc, from the school they are currently attending. For     applicants returning to school after an extended absence, letters will be accepted from previous employers, supervisors, ministers, etc.
4. Applicant must demonstrate a coherent degree plan and willingness to pursue a course of higher learning.
5. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of funds available and the applicants’ eligibility.
6. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM January 26th.

The winners will be presented at the Magic Valley Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting on April 11th, 2005. Attendance by all scholarship winners is required. 7. Relations of board members and employees of MVEC are not eligible to apply. Recipients: 1. Recipient must maintain at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale and carry a minimum of 12 hours or be considered by the registrar to be a full-time student. (i.e. Vocational Schools) 2. Recipients must provide a copy of their grades at the end of each school semester to Magic Valley Electric Cooperative before monies can be released for the subsequent semester. 3. Recipients must provide the university with a written release form allowing MVEC to verify grades and enrollment status.

Send Applications to: MVEC - Scholarship Fund P. O. Box 267 Mercedes, Texas 78570

Applications are available on the Magic Valley Cooperative Website. You may download a copy from http://www.magicvalley.coop/community_scholarship.cfm

DEADLINE: Friday, January 26, 2007 (must be received at the Magic Valley Cooperative office by this date)