Central Electric Cooperative is awarding $3,000 in scholarships to local students. The scholarships are funded by Central Electric, Basin Electric Power Cooperative and the family of the late Jay Headley of White Lake.
Two $500 scholarships are awarded to member-dependent students enrolled in eligible programs at Mitchell Technical College (MTC). Students apply through the MTC Foundation and they are objectively ranked by the school. Jerin Schulz, son of Ben and Carissa Schulz of Emery, was awarded a $500 Central Electric MTC scholarship. He is a student in the electrical construction and maintenance program. Carson Weber, son of Victor and Kellie Weber of Emery, was also awarded a $500 Central Electric MTC scholarship. He is studying agronomy at MTC.
Quinton Berg, son of Bob and Heidi Berg of Emery, will receive the $1,000 Basin Electric Power Cooperative Scholarship. Each year, this scholarship is awarded to one student in Central Electric's service area who demonstrates leadership and academic excellence. Berg plans to attend Fort Scott Community College in Kansas and pursue a degree in ag business.
Hailey Kizer, daughter of Brian and Heather Kizer of Howard, will be awarded the $1,000 Jay Headley Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is sponsored by Jim and Cristine Headley, parents of the late Jay Headley, of White Lake, S.D. Each year, the Jay Headley Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one student in Central Electric's service area who plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related field. Kizer plans to study animal science at South Dakota State University.
Qualifying students must receive electric service from Central Electric at their primary residence. Recipients are selected by outside judges not affiliated with Central Electric. To learn more about Central Electric's scholarship programs, visit www.centralec.coop.
