Many young basketball players dream of playing under the bright lights of a college arena, showcasing their skills on the hardwood. Albemarle EMC is helping make that dream a reality for two lucky students by once again partnering with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and N.C. State University.

Through the Cooperative All-Stars Sports Camp Scholarship program, Albemarle EMC will provide one young woman with a scholarship to attend the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp at N.C. State which will be held June 14-17. Young men can apply for a scholarship to attend the Carolina Basketball School which will be held June 27-30 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The scholarships cover all expenses at the overnight camps, which provide a glimpse into life on a college campus. Campers stay overnight in dorms, learn fundamental skills that will help them excel on and off the court and receive individual and group instruction from Division 1 coaches to enhance their basketball and team-building abilities.

To apply, students must complete and submit the online application by March 31. To apply, visit https://www.ncelectriccooperatives.com/comm.../sports-camps/. Eligible applicants must be in sixth or seventh grade during the 2026-2027 school year.

“Over the years in coaching and watching talent develop, I have found that athletic skill and potential are not bound by where you live, where you go to school, or your background,” said NC State University Women’s Basketball Coach Wes Moore. “Because of this partnership with North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, we can help kids from all over the state attend our camp and discover their true potential on and off the court.”

More than 50 students will be awarded Cooperative All-Stars Sports Camp Scholarships from electric cooperatives in North Carolina. Now in its 23rd year, the scholarship program demonstrates the electric cooperatives’ commitment to building a brighter future through continued support for education and community programs.