• Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Senior Standing – Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2026.
• Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2026.
• GPA – Earn a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
• Test Scores — Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
• Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a family adjusted gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a comprehensive financial review, taking into account all income and assets of the student and their parents.

Must be attending a four-year university next year.

Make sure to choose Platteville Lodge #1460 as the branch location.

To be eligible, a student must be:

• A high school senior and/or expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
• An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
• An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.

High School seniors who are graduating in 2026 and live in the areas served by Mediacom are eligible. 

Scholarship awardees may attend any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, technical or vocational school within the United States.

Premier Cooperative is proud to support graduating high school seniors pursuing an Ag Short Course or any 2+ year accredited degree. To be eligible for a scholarship awarded at Premier Cooperative’s January 2026 Annual Meeting, applicants must:

1. Be a graduating high school senior in the class of 2026.

2. Be the child of an active member of Premier Cooperative. Active members must have conducted over $1,500 of patronage business with Premier from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

3. Submit an essay on "What agriculture means to rural America", with a minimum length of 200 words.

Scholarship winners will be announced during the January annual meeting. The number of winners and the actual size of the scholarships will be determined by the board of directors. Please note that not all scholarships may be awarded.