Scholarships

We proudly supports the leaders of tomorrow through our annual scholarship program. Up to fourteen $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to eligible seniors across our service territory.

Apply for a WECI Scholarship

Our Scholarship Program is committed to the leaders of tomorrow. The Wheatland Electric Board of Trustees has approved fourteen (14) $1,000 scholarships to be awarded for the 2026-2027 school year.

Students who attend one of the 13 high schools in our service territory are eligible to apply. 

Applicants must be a legal dependent of an active member receiving service from Wheatland Electric. Children of employees and/or trustees are not eligible to apply. 

One AT-LARGE scholarship is available to students that have a parent/guardian who is a member of Wheatland Electric, but does not attend one of the 13 high schools in Wheatland’s service territory.  

High schools in our service territory including the following:

  • Argonia
  • Caldwell
  • Chaparral
  • Conway Springs
  • Deerfield
  • Great Bend
  • Greeley County
  • Holcomb
  • Norwich
  • Scott County
  • South Haven
  • Syracuse
  • Wichita County

2027 Scholarship Application

Empowering the Next Generation

Completed Application Due: Monday, January 11, 2027 by 5:00 p.m. CT

REQUIREMENTS: High school seniors who attend one of the high schools in Wheatland Electric’s service territory are eligible to apply. In addition, applicants must be a legal dependent of an active member receiving service from Wheatland Electric.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Info
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg jpeg png.
PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Name and location of school you plan to attend
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Please list any non-high school affiliated activities, volunteering and work experience that demonstrate how you serve others or give back to the community.  (i.e. impacts employer, family, neighborhood, organization, etc.; advocacy or awareness efforts.)
ESSAY
The topic which you choose is part of the judging criteria. For example, someone who is passionate about chewing gum will not likely get as many votes as someone who is passionate about finding a cure for cancer.

2027 At-Large Scholarship Application

Empowering the Next Generation

Completed Application Due: Monday, January 11, 2027 by 5:00 p.m. CT

REQUIREMENTS: High school seniors who reside in Wheatland Electric’s service territory but do not attend a high school in Wheatland's service territory are eligible to apply. In addition, applicants must be a legal dependent of an active member receiving service from Wheatland Electric.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Info
One file only.
20 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg jpeg png.
PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Name and location of school you plan to attend
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Please list any non-high school affiliated activities, volunteering and work experience that demonstrate how you serve others or give back to the community.  (i.e. impacts employer, family, neighborhood, organization, etc.; advocacy or awareness efforts.)
ESSAY
The topic which you choose is part of the judging criteria. For example, someone who is passionate about chewing gum will not likely get as many votes as someone who is passionate about finding a cure for cancer.

At Large Scholarship Application : Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s At-Large Scholarship Application is currently open.