First Electric awarded a $2,000 college scholarship to nine recent high school graduates living in the cooperative’s five districts. The scholarships were funded by the co-op’s Operation Round-Up program. Scholarship recipients for 2024 are:

Ian Price of Bryant (Homeschool)

Abby Matthews of Benton (Bryant High School)

Emily Fuller of Heber Springs (Heber Springs High School)

Chloe Liles of Prim (Quitman High School)

Madison Holmes-Jared of Cabot (Cabot High School)

Terrion Hughes of Sherwood (Sylvan Hills High School)

Meecah Collins of Cabot (Cabot High School)

Grace Turner of Bigelow (Bigelow High School)

Jaden Steeland of DeWitt (Dewitt High School)

First Electric members participating in Operation Round-Up volunteer to have their monthly electric bill rounded up to the next even dollar amount. Since 1998, the Operation Round-Up program has awarded nearly $1.6 million in donations to nonprofit organizations and college scholarships. Members may enroll in Operation Round-Up by visiting THIS PAGE or by calling (800) 489-7405.