Eligibility Guidelines:

1. Eligibility limited to high school seniors whose principal residence is an active account of South KY RECC. The student's parent or legal guardian must be a member of South KY RECC.

2. Each applicant must submit the scholarship application with an essay about; Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been around for many years; however, in the 21^st century, they have seen a huge resurgence because of technological developments and an increased focus on renewable energy and environmental issues. Today, nearly every vehicle manufacturer in the United States and beyond are offering an EV as part of their fleet. In your opinion, what are the positive impacts of electric vehicles? What are the challenges with EVs?

3. This essay should be typed, between 500-1000 words, double-spaced, with proper paragraphs and punctuation.  Statistical information used in the paper should be referenced.  Each page needs to have a header with the paper title, student’s name, and be submitted before the school’s deadline.  Any paper that does not follow the guidelines will not be considered.

4. Any paper that does not follow those guidelines will not be considered.

5. All applicants from our service territory will be decided by a committee from South KY RECC.

6. The winning essays will become property of SKRECC for unlimited promotional use.

7. The $1,000.00 scholarships are paid directly to the accredited educational institution of the student's choice upon enrollment. Requests must be made within a two-year period.

8. South KY RECC employees, directors, or anyone receiving direct benefits from the cooperative, and members of their immediate families, are ineligible.

Requirements:

• Students must submit a letter of recommendation.
• Students must submit a photo.
• Students will submit/upload a short video introducing and telling a little about themselves.

Deadline:  December 17th, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)