Scholarship Opportunities

Paulding Putnam is giving away $10,000 in scholarships to children of members, non-traditional adult students, tech and trade students, and community superstars! Banner with person in graduation cap

The deadline to apply is February 6, 2026. If you have questions, please call our office at (800) 686-2357.

$5,700—Traditional Children of Members Scholarship

Awarded to children of Paulding Putnam (PP) members who are high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA

  • 1st place: $1,000
  • 2nd: $700
  • 3rd: $500
  • 10 honorable mentions: $350 each

$2,500—General Scholarship Drawing

  • 10 $250 scholarships for members of any age or their children currently in college or trade or tech programs or starting by the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
  • Winners selected via a random drawing during the co-op’s annual meeting broadcast.

$1,800—Community Champions Award

  • Scholarship for a student making a positive local impact
  • Open to high school seniors in the Paulding Putnam Service territory; parent or guardian does not have to be a Paulding Putnam member.
  • No GPA requirement

Must start college or a tech/trade program by the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year

  • 1st place: $1,000
  • 2nd: $500
  • 3rd: $300