Student Programs & Information
Glades Electric Educational Foundation, Inc. Scholarships
Glades Electric Educational Foundation was formed in 2000 to provide scholarships to students living within the service area of Glades Electric Cooperative to further their education. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $702,000 in college scholarships.
iTECH Glades Scholarships
In the fall of 2023, GEEF was pleased to award additional career program scholarships at iTECH Glades. Five scholarship recipients were each awarded $2,000. With this being the second year of GEEF scholarships for iTECH Glades students, nine scholarships have now been granted for a total of $18,000. The 2023 recipients were:
• Tori Light – Licensed Practical Nursing
GEEF is once again offering six $2,000 scholarships to iTECH Glades students served by GEC, who are beginning programs in 2024.
Details on eligibility can be found in the GEEF iTECH Glades Scholarship application or in GEC lobbies.
College Scholarships for High School Seniors
The Glades Electric Educational Foundation also awards eight $4,000 college scholarships to high school seniors . Applications are accepted from graduating seniors whose legal permanent residence is served directly by Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. College scholarship winners are selected based on academic achievement, leadership, essay, and financial need.
Applications for Spring 2024 are now closed. Winners will be notified by mail in mid-April.
Applications for the Class of 2025 will be available on this webpage in the fall.
Washington, DC Electric Cooperative Youth Tour for High School Juniors
Each year, all high school juniors in Glades Electric Cooperative’s service territory are eligible to apply for an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC. Students chosen will join their peers for a tour of our nation’s capital, meetings with congressional representatives, and educational opportunities. The Youth Tour trip takes place June following students’ junior year of high school.
The 2024 Youth Tour trip to Washington, DC will take place June 16-21, 2024.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on our 2025 program. To receive an application by email, please send an email to communications@gladeselectric.com.
Youth Tour Resources
- NRECA Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Information
- Sample Questions for Congressional Meetings (PDF)
- Tips for Communicating with Your Representatives and Senators (PDF)
2024 Youth Tour Delegates
Lake Placid High School’s Andrew Murray and Clewiston High School student Eduardo Ortiz will represent Glades Electric this summer as they travel to our nation’s capital with peers from across the country. We are pleased to have two outstanding young men representing our cooperative and our region.