Central Texas Electric Cooperative will award $1,000 college scholarships this year to 25 students in the co-op’s service area, bringing the total amount of financial help given to area students to $714,000 over the past 26 years. Completed scholarship applications must be turned in to the Fredericksburg CTEC office by 5 p.m. Friday, February 23.
Scholarship Guidelines
A selection committee appointed by the board of directors of CTEC will choose candidates and alternates for the 25 scholarships to be awarded. Scholarships will be awarded based on each applicant’s eligibility and will be granted to students who attend an accredited Texas institution of higher education. Recipients must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours or be considered by the registrar to be a full-time student. Scholarships will be mailed directly to the financial aid office of the selected school for the fall 2024 semester.
Eligibility
CTEC accepts scholarship applications from all active members of the co-op and their immediate families (not just high school students), whose primary residence is served by CTEC. The electric service must be in the name of the applicant or the applicant’s parent or guardian. Applicants must be of good character, as evidenced by at least two letters of recommendation from teachers, principals, counselors, etc., at the student’s current school. For applicants returning to school after an extended absence, letters of recommendation will be accepted from employers, supervisors, ministers, etc. applicants must have a coherent degree plan and must demonstrate willingness to pursue a course of higher learning.
How To Apply
For high school seniors, CTEC mails applications and guidelines to schools in the co-op’s service territory. For members already out of high school, applications are available at CTEC offices and can be downloaded from the co-op’s website, ctec.coop. Questions can be directed to Patricia Stehling in the Fredericksburg office at 1-800-9002832 or at (830) 997-2126.