We recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four local students based on their academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement. All four are children of MEC customers. Scholarships are funded via partnership dollars through our power supplier, Wolverine Power Cooperative.
Applicants were told to film a video showing at least five items to include in a time capsule that will be opened in 10 years, clearly showing each item and explaining its importance.
Jackson Bement
Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School
Olivia Stockwell
Dowagiac Union High School
Rocky Karsen
Lawton High School
Brenna Broman
Clinton High School
We also awarded two second-year scholarships to previous awardees, who were asked to film a short video reflecting on their first-year college experiences.
Charlotte Cultice
University of Michigan
Kira Kessen
Eastern Michigan University
High school seniors whose families receive monthly service from MEC at their primary residence are eligible to apply for our scholarship program. The application period is January through mid-March every year. Selection is based on the student’s answer to the challenge prompt as well as academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, employment, and/or honors and awards. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required, and an official transcript must be submitted for final approval.
Awardees are eligible to apply for a second scholarship after their first year of college. Up to two students will be awarded a second scholarship based on their answer to the second-year challenge prompt.
Please note that children of MEC employees and board members are not eligible to apply. Check teammidwest.com/scholarships in January 2027 for more information.