Henry County REMC Now Accepting Applications for 2027 Scholarship Awards

(Monday, November 2, 2026 | New Castle, Ind.) – Henry County Rural Electric Membership Corporation (Henry County REMC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2027 Scholarship Awards program. Six deserving high school seniors will each receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to help further their educational goals.

Funded through Henry County REMC’s Operation Round Up program, the scholarships recognize students for their academic achievements and provide financial support as they take the next step in their education. Homeschooled students are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Have a parent or guardian who resides within Henry County REMC’s service territory.
• Maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA through the first semester of their senior year.
• Not be the child of an employee or director of Henry County REMC or Operation Round Up.

Scholarships are awarded based on merit, and students are encouraged to apply before the Friday, February 5, 2027, deadline.

Applications may be completed online or submitted by mail or hand delivery. Students can find the online application, printable application packet, complete eligibility requirements and official scholarship rules at www.hcremc.com/community/youth-programs/scholarship-award/.

All required materials for online applications must be received by February 5, 2027. Paper applications and supporting materials must be postmarked by that date.

Through programs like Operation Round Up, Henry County REMC is proud to invest in the next generation and support educational opportunities for students in the communities it serves.
For questions or additional information about the scholarship program, contact Andrea Melton, Manager of Member Engagement and Communications, at amelton@hcremc.com.

Henry County REMC, located in New Castle, Ind., is an electric utility cooperative serving over 7780 members in Henry and parts of Fayette, Rush, Hancock, Delaware, Madison, Randolph, and Wayne counties and maintains over 1230 miles of line. For more information about the cooperative visit www.hcremc.com