Nolin RECC, A Touchstone Energy Cooperative, awards $13,000 in scholarship funds to local students each year. 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.
2024 scholarships have been awarded. Congratulations to the recipients!
Applications for 2025 scholarships will be available near the end of 2024, check back for details. Student recipients of one of our $1500 scholarships will be selected in a random drawing from submitted applications at the Nolin RECC Member Advisory Council (MAC) meeting held in February 2025. 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:
- Six (6) $1500 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.
The 2025 scholarship application will be available in late 2024.
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*
The 2025 scholarship application will be available in late 2024.
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. The deadline to apply is June 5, 2024. Find information and the application at 2024 WIRE Scholarships Available for Kentucky College Students – Kentucky Electric Cooperatives