Raymond William "Ray" Cordts was a longtime director on Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative's board of directors and a steward of the community. Ray began his banking career in 1969 and most recently served as a Senior Vice President of Lakeland Bank.

Through the Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative Goodwin Scholarship, each year Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative offers up to two $2,000.00 scholarships to students pursuing college after graduation. Applicants must be current high school seniors and be able to furnish necessary essay, transcripts, recommendations, and other required information through the application form below. To apply, complete the application form below by March 7th, 2024.

Not every CEO went to college and no degree guarantees a big bank account. A multitude of high-paying, skilled trade jobs are available in plumbing, electrical, healthcare, and more! These roles are in high demand, pay extremely well, and are vital to our communities.

"My fourth grade students had a blast learning all about electricity through the Pluggy's Power Patrol program at Sussex Rural Electric Co-op.

You can find information on Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative's scholarships offerings below. All money used for Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative's scholarships and awards comes from unclaimed capital credit monies that would have been escheated to the state.

To be eligible to receive any scholarships or awards through Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, students must live in a household powered by Sussex REC with a parent or guardian who is a Sussex REC member.

Youth Tour 2025: June 16th - 21st, 2025

Youth Tour is an unforgettable, all-expenses paid, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C. Each year, more than 1,800 high school students from across the U.S. experience our nation's capital, tour monuments, museums, and memorials, and meet elected officials as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.

Supporting Our Local Schools for Over 85 Years

To live up to our cooperative principles of concern for community and commitment to education, we here at Sus