Youth Programs

Scholarship

College/Trade School Scholarship 2026

• Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026

The Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (NOEC) college scholarship program will remain unchanged for 2026. 4 area high school seniors whose parents or guardians are NOEC members and who live in a household served by NOEC electric are encouraged to apply for a $2,000 scholarship to a college, university, or trade school of their choice. Applications must be received by April 3, 2026. 4 winners will be selected.

Guidelines

• Applicants may attend public, private, charter, or home school but must reside in a household served by NOEC, be in the top 1/3 of his/her graduating class, submit 2 letters of recommendation (1 school source & 1 character reference), and an official copy of their high school transcript.
• Return this application with the supporting documentation listed above by emailing Public Relations or by mail to 27039 S 4440 Rd, Vinita, OK 74301.

Youth Tour

Youth Tour 2026: June 13 through June 19, 2026

• Submission Deadline: January 25, 2026 (PASSED)

Completing a 6 to 8-hour community service project or a 300 to 500-word essay between now and January 25, 2026, will qualify 2 area high school juniors to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the 2026 Youth Tour contest. In addition to the D.C. trip, the 2 students selected will receive $500 in spending cash.

Students who are in the 11th grade and attend school within the NOEC service area of Mayes, Delaware, Craig, and Ottawa Counties (or Chelsea High School in Rogers County) are eligible to participate in this contest. NOEC membership is not required.

Contest Rules

• 2 winners will be selected. Each will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., on June 13 through 19, 2026, as part of the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Tour. Each will also receive $500 spending cash.
• 11th-grade applicants who attend public, private, charter, or home schools are eligible to participate in this contest. NOEC membership is not required.
• The project must be 6 to 8 hours, documented with photos, and validated by a community representative for whom work is being performed. As an alternative form of entry, students can submit a 300 to 500-word essay on the topic “Making a Difference Where I Live.”
• Submit the entry form and project photos or essay by emailing Public Relations, or mail this form and supporting documentation to NOEC, 27039 S 4440 Rd, Vinita, OK 74301.

Community Service Awards

Awards For FCCLA, FFA, & 4-H Chapters

A $300 award is available to each FCCLA, FFA, and 4-H chapter within our service territory. This money may be used by your organization to award an individual (or individuals) for an outstanding accomplishment or may be used to offset program expenses. 1 submission is allowed per program per calendar year.

We are proud to support the students in our service territory in this way, and we appreciate the positive influence that your organization has on our youth. For more information, contact NOEC Youth Programs Coordinator Clint Branham by phone at (918) 256-9340 or by emailing Clint Branham.