The New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC) Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 2017 scholarships. This year a total of six, $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving Co-op members or their dependents.

Scholarships are available to college bound high school seniors, students returning to college, and non-traditional students. One scholarship will be reserved for a student entering a vocational or technical institution. All applicants must be a Co-op member, or a legal dependent of a Co-op member. Complete details and applications are available online under the Community menu at nhec.com, or by calling 800-698-2007.

The deadline for applying for scholarships is April 21, 2017. All mailed applications must be postmarked by this date and mailed to: NHEC Foundation Scholarship, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264. Applications may also be emailed to foundation@nullnhec.com by 4 PM, April 21, 2017. For more information about the NHEC Foundation Scholarships, please contact Sara Thielbar at 603-536-8884 or thielbars@nullnhec.com.

The NHEC Foundation and the Foundation scholarships are funded by the donations of more than 40,000 Co-op members who participate in the Round Up Program. Participating members agree to have their monthly electric bills rounded up to the next dollar with the proceeds benefitting the Foundation. The NHEC Foundation provides support for nonprofit groups that enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a member owned electric distribution cooperative serving 84,000 homes and businesses in 115 New Hampshire communities.