Midwest Energy Cooperative is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program.

High school seniors whose parents or guardians currently receive monthly electric service from Midwest Energy Cooperative, and whose primary residence is in Midwest’s service area, may apply for one of the four $500 college scholarships to be presented in spring 2012.

Selection for the scholarship is based on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, community involvement and/or employment, and honors and awards.  Applicants are also asked to submit a short essay.  A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a four-point system is required.

Scholarship applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 16, 2012, and winners will be notified in late April.

To request a scholarship application, please contact Midwest at 1-800-492-5989.  You may apply online or download the application at TeamMidwest.com.

Midwest Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility providing electric distribution and an assortment of energy-related programs and services to more than 35,000 customers in 11 counties in southern Michigan and northern Indiana and Ohio.

Source:  News release from Midwest Energy Cooperative