The New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 2015 scholarships. This year a total of six $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving Co-op members or children of Co-op members.

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.coop, or by calling 800-698-2007.

The deadline for applying is Friday, April 17. All mailed applications must be postmarked by this date and mailed to NHEC Foundation Scholarship, 579 Tenney Mountain Highway, Plymouth NH 03264. Otherwise, they may be turned in at NHEC headquarters in Plymouth by 4 PM on April 17. For more information about the New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Scholarships, please contact Sara Gadwah at 536-8884 or GadwahS@nullNHEC.com.

The New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Scholarships are funded by the donations of Co-op members who agree to have their monthly electric bills rounded up to the next dollar, with the proceeds benefiting the Foundation. The NHEC Foundation provides support for non-profit groups that enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving 83,000 homes and businesses in 115 New Hampshire communities.