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FOUR STUDENTS AWARDED COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP

(Cassopolis, MI) – Midwest Energy Cooperative recently awarded $500 college scholarships to four 2008 high school graduates. More than 75 students applied for the program. Applications were judged based on academic achievements, school and community activities, honors and awards, and a 250-word essay addressing the role individuals can play to affect positive change in a time of concern about climate change and global warming.

Any high school senior whose parents or guardians receive monthly electric service from Midwest Energy Cooperative and whose primary residence is in Midwest’s service territory were eligible to apply. 

“All of our award winners have demonstrated an excellent balance of academics and other involvement during their high school careers,” said Bob Hance, Midwest Energy Cooperative president/CEO.  “We’re proud to use this scholarship program to help support today’s student leaders on the path to becoming tomorrow’s business and community leaders.”

2008 scholarship winners are:

Erika M. Behrman, daughter of Ben Behrman and Dagmar Heib of Lawton. Erika is a 2008 graduate of Mattawan High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Michigan State University.

Brittany Jacobs, daughter of Roger and Kelly Jacobs of Marcellus. Brittany is a 2008 graduate of Marcellus High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Western Michigan University.

Danielle Long, daughter of Jeff and Lisa Long of Adrian. Danielle is a 2008 graduate of Sand Creek High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Baker College.

Luke Petersen, son of Steve and Janice Petersen of Decatur. Luke is a 2008 graduate of Lawrence High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Kalamazoo College.

Midwest Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility providing electric and an assortment of energy-related programs and services to more than 35,000 customers in 11 counties in southern Michigan and northern Indiana and Ohio.  Midwest Energy is the parent company of Midwest Connections and Midwest Propane and has district offices in Cassopolis, Paw Paw, and Adrian.