2025 SECO Energy Scholarship Program – Application

2025 SECO Energy Youth Scholarship Program

TWELVE WINNERS – $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO EACH!

SECO Energy is committed to empowering the community through initiatives like the Youth Scholarship Program. For 2025, the SECO Energy Board of Trustees approved $36,000 in scholarships for up to twelve exceptional high school seniors who live in SECO’s service area to be awarded $3,000 each.

Our local communities are home to thousands of bright students who dream of attending a college, university, or trade school to jump start their career goals. SECO is seeking applicants who stand out in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and are keen on forging a career in energy-related fields. SECO supports students who have a passion for powering the future.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are evaluated without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, or color. Emphasis will be given to those aiming for degrees in technology, business, engineering, or mathematics, especially as they relate to the energy sector. Relevant majors include, but are not limited to, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical, nuclear, environmental, civil, agricultural/biological, industrial, materials science, and various branches of mathematics.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

High School seniors who will graduate by the end of the school year (May/June 2025).
Students enrolled full-time in an accredited Florida college, university, or vocational/technical school by the end of 2025.
Students who reside at a home served by SECO Energy.
Demonstrable financial need and adherence to all other eligibility criteria are essential.

Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025. Submit questions to Communications@secoenergy.com or call (352) 569-9561. Winners will be notified by May 2, 2025. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Youth Scholarship Application

Personal Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Street Address:

City:

State:

ZIP Code:

My mailing address is the same as my primary address. Mailing Address (if different):

Mailing City:

Mailing State:

Mailing ZIP Code:

Applicant Phone Number:

Applicant Email Address:

High School:

Guidance Counselor First Name:

Guidance Counselor Last Name:

Guidance Counselor Phone:

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

SECO Account Holder First Name:

SECO Account Holder Last Name:

SECO Account Number (10 digits):

Parent/Guardian First Name:

Parent/Guardian Last Name:

Parent Phone Number:

Parent Email Address:

Parents' Combined Annual Income: Number of Family Members Living at Home: Upload Tax Return (PDF only):

Future Plans Planned Future Field of Study/Degree:

School and Activities School Participation (Organizations, athletics, etc.):

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Community Service Participation:

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Scholastic Achievements (Honor Societies, Scholastic Awards, etc.):

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Describe your educational/academic goals and future career plans:

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Internship Interest Are you interested in possible paid internship opportunities with SECO Energy during your breaks?

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Electronic Signature Type Your Full Name as Signature:

The parties acknowledge and agree that this application may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. I agree and understand that by typing my name and acknowledging the Electronic Signature Acknowledgment, that all electronic signatures are the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature, and I consent to be legally bound to this agreement.

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Scholarships

2025 SECO Energy Youth Scholarship Program

TWELVE WINNERS – $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO EACH!

Eligibility Criteria

Youth Scholarship Application