Three Rivers Electric Cooperative offers five $2,000 scholarships to the children of members. The scholarship was started in 1991 in honor of former Manager Gilbert G. Hilkemeyer.

A committee will meet to choose the applicants they wish to interview, with the recipients chosen from the group of finalists.

The deadline for applications is March 7, 2024. Click here to print the 2025 Scholarship Application.

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3 Scholarship Winners

TREC President Greg Gaffke and Paula Hilkemeyer, daughter of the co-op's second general manager Gilbert G. Hilkmeyer, present scholarship check to Nicklaus Doerhoff and Kaylee Kemer, graduates of Eugene High School; and Nathan Reynolds, a graduate of Eldon High School.

Maya Libbert

Maya Libbert, a Fatima High School graduate, accepts her scholarship check from Board President Greg Gaffke and CEO/General Manager Roger Kloeppel.

Charlie Schutts

CEO/General Manager Roger Kloeppel presents a scholarship check to Charlie Schutt, a graduate of Hermann High School.

 

For information on the scholarship contact Member Services at 573-644-9000 or send an e-mail to lkiso@threeriverselectric.com.