$11,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 13 High School Seniors

Midwest Electric, Inc. recognizes outstanding students with college scholarships

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:19pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm, hazy tones depicting a group of high school students celebrating their academic achievements, with blurred backgrounds of school hallways and graduation caps, conceptually representing the emotional impact of the scholarship program.The annual scholarship program from Midwest Electric, Inc. provides crucial financial support to help local high school students pursue their academic and career aspirations.Wilmington Today

Twelve area high school seniors were awarded a Children of Members Scholarship from Midwest Electric, Inc., with two first-place students receiving $1,500, two second-place students receiving $1,000, two third-place students receiving $750, and six honorable mention students receiving $500 each toward their college education. Additionally, the $1,500 Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship was awarded to a student planning to attend a technical college or trade school.

Why it matters

The scholarship program from Midwest Electric, Inc. provides crucial financial support to help high-achieving local students pursue higher education and technical training, investing in the next generation of leaders and professionals in the community.

The details

The 12 scholarship winners were selected from applicants across several area high schools, including New Bremen, Wapakoneta, St. Marys Memorial, Shawnee, Lincolnview, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, and Marion Local. The winners plan to study a range of subjects, including health science, biochemistry, agronomy, chemical engineering, exercise science, accounting, pre-vet/animal science, speech pathology, aerospace engineering, education, physical therapy, and computer science. The $1,500 Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship was awarded to a student from St. Henry High School who plans to study cosmetology at the Ohio State Beauty Academy.

  • The scholarship winners were announced on April 17, 2026.
  • Midwest Electric members who will be college or trade school students in the fall of 2026 have an opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship at the Annual Meeting held on June 4, 2026.

The players

Riley Suchland

A New Bremen High School senior who plans to attend Bowling Green State University and study health science. She was selected as the top overall applicant and also received an Honorable Mention scholarship from Ohio's Electric Cooperatives.

Megan Lefeld

A St. Henry High School senior who won the $1,500 Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship to attend the Ohio State Beauty Academy and study cosmetology.

Midwest Electric, Inc.

An electric cooperative that provides the Children of Members Scholarship and Touchstone Energy Achievement Scholarship to support local high school students pursuing higher education and technical training.

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What’s next

Midwest Electric members who will be college or trade school students in the fall of 2026 still have an opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship at the Annual Meeting held on June 4, 2026.

The takeaway

The scholarship program from Midwest Electric, Inc. demonstrates the cooperative's commitment to investing in the education and career development of local students, providing crucial financial support to help them pursue their academic and professional goals.