SECO Energy Announces 2026 Youth Scholarship Program
SECO Energy is proud to continue its long-standing commitment to education in the communities it serves through the 2026 Youth Scholarship Program. SECO Energy’s Board of Trustees has approved $48,000 in scholarships for 12 exceptional high school seniors who reside in SECO’s service territory. Each selected student will receive $4,000 to help fund their educational journey.
SECO recognizes that investing in education is essential to developing a skilled workforce capable of meeting future challenges. As part of the not-for-profit electric cooperative’s commitment to providing safe and reliable electric service, the Youth Scholarship Program is designed to foster local talent, prepare students for future careers, and strengthen the pipeline of professionals who may one day join the SECO Energy team.
SECO Energy’s CEO Curtis Wynn emphasized the importance of cultivating a skilled workforce within the cooperative’s service communities. “As the energy industry evolves, SECO Energy and other utilities are committed to attracting and developing individuals who can thrive in a dynamic environment,” Wynn stated. “SECO Energy’s Vision is to become the employer of choice in our region. The Youth Scholarship Program represents a direct investment in local students’ education, equipping them for successful careers in the energy sector. Our local communities are rich with talented students who will be essential assets to future employers and to the region as a whole.”
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must graduate from high school by the end of the 2025-2026 academic year (May/June) and enroll in a Florida-based college, university, or technical school by the end of the same year.
- Special emphasis will be given to students pursuing degrees in technology, business, engineering, or mathematics, especially those aligned with the energy sector. Relevant majors include computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical, nuclear, environmental, civil, agricultural/biological, industrial, materials science, and various mathematics disciplines.
- Applicants must reside in a household within SECO Energy’s service area or live with a parent or legal guardian who is an active SECO Energy member at the time of award.
Evaluation Process
Applications will be evaluated based on financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, the quality of the personal statement or essay, and the relevance of the applicant’s chosen major to a STEM or energy-related career path. Evaluation decisions are final, and feedback or appeals cannot be provided.
Application Details
The 2026 SECO Energy Youth Scholarship Program application is available online at SECOEnergy.com > Your Co-op > Youth Scholarship Program. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. For inquiries regarding SECO Energy’s Scholarship Program, please contact YouthPrograms@SECOEnergy.com.
Curtis Wynn, SECO Energy CEO (far left) and Board of Trustee’s President Gerald Anderson (far right) posing with the 2025 SECO scholarship winners.
