Kankakee Valley REMC is proud to continue its tradition of investing in the future of our communities by offering scholarships to 2026 graduating high school seniors.

THIS YEAR, KV REMC WILL AWARD A TOTAL OF EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Two $2,000 undergraduate scholarships

• Four $1,000 undergraduate scholarships

• Two $1,500 trades scholarships

The trades scholarship is a new opportunity this year for students graduating from high school in 2026 and entering a trades program in the fall.

To be eligible for all scholarships, students must be graduating from high school in the 2026 academic year and have a parent or guardian who is a member of KV REMC. Families must also participate in the Operation Round Up program by Feb. 2, 2026.

Applications for both the Undergraduate Scholarship and the Trades Scholarship are available at kvremc.com. To download the forms, visit the “Community” tab and select “Operation Round Up.” Completed applications must be submitted to the KV REMC office by March 2, 2026, at 3: 30 p.m. CT. No late applications will be accepted, so students are encouraged to start early!

Through programs like these, KV REMC and its members are helping to empower the next generation of leaders in our community.