In 2025, Nolin RECC will be awarding $16,500 in scholarship funds to local students. The cooperative provides electricity to over 35,000 members in Hardin, LaRue and seven surrounding counties. These scholarship opportunities are just one way Nolin helps promote education and growth in these communities.
2025 scholarships applications are being accepted November 1 – December 15, 2024. Student recipients of one of our $1000 high school or $1500 continuing education scholarships will be selected in a random drawing from submitted applications at the Nolin RECC Member Advisory Council (MAC) meeting held in February 2025 (date TBA). Students must be present to qualify for the drawing. Applicants will be mailed a letter with MAC meeting details once they have submitted their application.
See application form for application requirements and submission details.
For graduating high school seniors:
- Ten (10) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students whose parent/guardian is a Nolin member in good standing. These scholarships will be awarded based on a random drawing of applicants (who complete the application process) at the Nolin RECC Spring Member Advisory Council (MAC) Meeting – Spring 2025 date TBA. APPLICANTS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN*
- One (1) $2500 Bob Wade, Sr Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school student whose parent/guardian is a Nolin member in good standing. The recipient of this scholarship will be chosen by a selection committee from among applicants who complete the application process. Applicants do NOT need to be present at the MAC meeting to be selected but the recipient will be announced at that time.
- One (1) $1500 Nolin Board Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school student whose parent/guardian is a Nolin member in good standing. The recipient of this scholarship will be chosen by a selection committee from among applicants who complete the application process. Applicants do NOT need to be present at the MAC meeting to be selected but the recipient will be announced at that time.
For members 21 or older:
- One (1) $1500 continuing education scholarship will be awarded to an adult co-op member who is re-entering or continuing college. This scholarship will be awarded based on a random drawing of applicants (who complete the application process) at the Nolin RECC Member Advisory Council Meeting – Spring 2025 date TBA. APPLICANTS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN*
Women in Rural Electrification (WIRE) is offers three $1,000 scholarships to current Kentucky college students. The scholarships are open to any eligible student whose family is served by a Kentucky Electric Cooperative (including Nolin RECC) and has at least 60 hours of credit at a Kentucky college or university by the end of the spring term. Check back here for details of the 2025 scholarships.