The WIRE Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to a woman who may not have been able to attend college when she graduated from high school, but now wants to further her education. The $2,500 one-time scholarship will be presented to an electric cooperative member in South Carolina based on the applicant’s information.
Applicants for the WIRE Opportunity Scholarship must:
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Be a member/customer of a South Carolina electric cooperative
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Have graduated from high school or earned your GED at least 10 years ago
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Obtain acceptance into an accredited college or university
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Demonstrate financial need
Applicants who have already obtained a four-year bachelor's degree are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants who have earned a two-year degree or some college credits, or are just beginning, are eligible for this scholarship.
To ensure that an electric cooperative board member/trustee, officer, or employee is not in a position to derive a direct or indirect private benefit if a particular applicant is selected, all applicants will be required to disclose any familial or business relationship in their application. No applicant will be selected as a recipient if that applicant is a family member of any cooperative officer, director, or employee. For this purpose, family members include spouses, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the spouses of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Application Requirements & Required Documents
To complete your application, you must upload the following:
1. Transcripts for all degrees or certificates earned – These must include course details, grades and confirmation of completion.
2. Your most recent transcript from your current institution – This must include completed courses, grades, and GPA. Both official and unofficial copies issued by your institution will be accepted.
3. A document outlining your major’s curriculum – This should detail required courses, electives and academic requirements for your program.
Where to Obtain Your Transcripts:
- College/University Transcripts: Available through your student portal, registrar’s office, or a third-party services such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or eSCRIP-SAFE.
- High School Transcripts: Request through your school’s website, guidance office or school district office. If your school is closed, you may need to contact your state’s Department of Education.
All documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. Incomplete submissions may delay processing.
Deadline & Scholarship Use
The deadline to apply is June 1, 2025. The recipient will receive the scholarship for the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semester, which must be used within this time frame. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s college of choice.
For any questions or assistance, please contact Peggy Dantzler.
