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Student Programs

We offer a variety of programs and internships to help you explore a career as a member of the Santee Cooper team. 

Santee Cooper has been powering better lives across South Carolina for 90 years. It’s been our honor to serve all of our customers, and we’re excited for the next 90!

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Summer Internships

Interns receive:

  • A competitive hourly wage
  • Valuable work experience
  • Exposure to industry work practices and procedures
  • Opportunity to network with employees and other students
  • Opportunity to be rehired for subsequent summers
We are now accepting applications for Summer Internships. For more information or to apply, click here

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Electrical Line Worker Scholarship

Scholarship recipients receive:   

  • FREE tuition, books and supplies
  • Earn an Electrical Line Work Certification
  • Gain hands-on experience

Recipients of the Power Associates Scholarship

Power Associates Scholarship

Scholarship recipients receive:

  • FREE tuition, books and supplies
  • Earn an Associate's Degree in Applied Science
  • Gain hands-on experience

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Power Associate Programs. For more information or to apply, click here.