Returning to college? Scholarships for women available

It takes courage and vision to pursue a college degree as a working adult. Little River Electric offers an opportunity to female members who are taking that step.

The Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship is for women who are resuming academic journeys that have been interrupted or delayed.

Applications for this one-time award are now open for female members of Little River Electric. Sponsored by Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE)—a service organization associated with South Carolina’s electric cooperatives—and named after one of WIRE’s founding members, the $2,500 scholarship is based on need and personal goals. The deadline to apply is June 1.

The scholarship will be awarded based on the information provided in the application. Applicants for the program must:

• Be a member of Little River Electric or another South Carolina electric cooperative;
• Have graduated from high school or earned a GED at least 10 years ago;
• Obtain acceptance into an accredited college or university;
• Demonstrate financial need.

Recipients will receive scholarships for the fall 2026 or spring 2027 semester, with funds paid directly to the college or university.