TCEC believes strongly in the power of community.The cornerstones of our communities are our schools and children.
Partnering with educators to strengthen the power of community is vital to our mission. We have committed to support education and area youth in a variety of ways.
GiFTS – Giving Funds to Schools
Educators and students apply for funds online
Applications open in January until October or depletion of the school’s allocated funds
Youth Trips
8th Graders
High School Juniors
Youth Tour or Leadership Camp
High School Seniors
Youth Leadership Summit and Scholarships
Scholarships
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
eight $2,000 awards
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
$2,000 award
Youth Leadership Summit and Scholarship
$500 award + trip
Visit our Scholarships page for details.
Collegiate Delegate Program
Have an interactive, hands-on experience with TCEC’s Board and leadership team
3 college students are selected every year to serve a 1-year term
Visit our Collegiate Delegate Program page for additional information.
School Safety Demonstrations
Safe City Demo
TCEC offers a tabletop Safe City demonstration.
This interactive demo depicts a typical neighborhood scene.
It shows electrical hazards posed by overhead and underground electrical service
Live Line Demo
This life-size demonstration boasts a 7,200 volt power line complete with transformers, fuses and a giant impact!
Hot dogs are used to simulate human fingers and the effects when coming into contact with the energized line.
3-foot electrical arcs are drawn to demonstrate the immense amount of power lurking in the power lines all around us.
Request a Demo
Please submit your request for consideration.
Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children. The program provides a free book each month to registered kids from birth to age 5.
To learn more, visit our Imagination Library page.
Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up program funds can be used for charitable, educational, or emergency service purposes. Organizations are eligible to receive up to $5,000 each year.
Visit our Operation Round Up page to learn more and apply.
SKIE Award for Educators
Oklahoma’s Electric Cooperatives and the K20 Center are seeking applications from innovative Oklahoma educators for the SKIE (Supporting K20 Innovative Educators) Award. Visit the K20 Center website to learn more and apply.
Questions?
For more information on our youth and educational programs, email Kylee Harrison or call (580) 652-2418, ext. 115.