Scholarship Program
Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program
A total of seventeen scholarships of $2,000 are awarded each year through the Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program.
Ten scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of an Illinois electric co-op member. One scholarship, the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director. Five additional scholarships are reserved for high school seniors enrolling full time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees or directors.
The 17th scholarship, the LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship, will help pay for costs to attend lineworker school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Ill. Sons and daughters of co-op members, relatives of co-op employees or directors, and individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard are all eligible for this scholarship.
Questions regarding the scholarships can be directed to memberservices@mcdonoughpower.com or by calling the office at 309.833.2101.