Central Electric Announces 2026 Good Neighbor Scholarships

PARKER, Pa., Feb. 3, 2026 - Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is proud to again offer its Good Neighbor Scholarship. This program awards scholarships to CEC members, or their children. The deadline for applications and all application requirements is March 15. 

Ten scholarships worth $3,000 each will be awarded in early May 2026. This scholarship recognizes students who dedicate non-paid time to help their community, school and/or church. 

Eligible candidates include adult members wishing to further their education, currently enrolled college students and high school seniors. Home-school students and seasonal account members, or their children are also welcome to apply. Employees and directors of CEC, along with members of their immediate families, are ineligible.

Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution, complete our application, complete application requirements, and submit a 500-word essay. Applicants must receive electric service from CEC, and their account must be in good standing. This is a one-time award per individual.   

Candidates will be scored on their ability to follow application directions, the 500-word essay, recommendation letter, leadership activities, and volunteerism. The category with the most weight is volunteerism.

For more information or to apply for the Good Neighbor Scholarship, visit CEC’s website at www.central.coop/good-neighbor-scholarship or call 800-521-0570 and ask for Isabelle Cellucci.

Good Neighbor Scholarship Program funding comes from unclaimed capital credits and does not affect member rates.

Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative serving approximately 25,000 members with over 3,000 miles of distribution line in portions of Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer and Venango counties.

Learn more by visiting www.central.coop.