ECI REC Scholarship Program

As part of East-Central Iowa REC’s commitment to the communities we serve, we proudly offer scholarships to help local students continue their education beyond high school.

Available Scholarships

Up to ten $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a college degree in any field of study.
Up to two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students accepted into and attending a Powerline Technology Program.
Application deadline is Wednesday, March 3, 2027

Students whose parents or guardians are ECI REC members are eligible to apply. Employees' and directors' children, grandchildren, and others living in their households are not eligible to apply.

2026 WINNERS

Daley Donlea - Jesup
Macy Kelchen - East Buchanan
Alexis Sattgast - East Buchanan
Brandon Frush - Union
Gracyn Kingsbury - Vinton-Shellsburg
Ava Shannon - East Buchanan
Lauren Frush - Union
Abigail Michael - North Linn
Delaney Toneff - Dunkerton
Adelyn Jones - Center Point-Urbana
Harley Narveson - Center Point-Urbana
Hannah Walvatne - Center Point-Urbana

Scholarship Application Information

Scholarship Application

Student Information

Applicant Last Name

Applicant First Name

Applicant Middle Initial

Email

Phone Number

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

How would you like us to contact you?

How did you learn about the Scholarship program? (Counselor, poster, bill insert, newsletter, Facebook, parent, friend, newspaper, etc.)

Name of PARENT or Legal GUARDIAN

Mailing Address (If different from above.)

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number (If different from above.)

College Information

College for which the scholarship will be requested (or undecided):

College/University Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Major field of study you plan to pursue:

What type of school will you be attending?

High School Information

Name of High School Attending

High school or college grade point average (4.0 point scale)

Name of Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselor Contact Information

High school transcript (or an explanation as to why you are unable to fulfill request.)

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20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg png bmp eps tif pict psd txt odf pdf doc docx ppt pptx xls xlsx xml avi mov mp3 ogg wav svg.

Reason for not providing requested transcript.

Activities, Experience & Community Involvement

School Activities (List all extra-curricular activities you participated in during your high school career including any honors, leadership roles held and level of involvement.)

Work Experience (include company, position, dates of employment)

Community Activities (Examples include church, internships, scouts, 4-H, volunteering and any leadership roles you held with these organizations.)

Please describe your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and future goals. (Minimum requirement of 250 words)

Upload a recent photograph.

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Applicant's Signature

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I certify that all information reported on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. (Proof of financial information and student ID may be required if scholarship is awarded.)

ECI REC Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application Information

Student Information

College Information

High School Information

Activities, Experience & Community Involvement

Contact Info

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