CARBON POWER SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Carbon offers six scholarships in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester). As per policy, these scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors whose parent(s) are member-owners (a person who receives electrical service from Carbon Power and Light, Inc.) in Carbon’s certificated service area.
Two seniors will be selected from each of the three cooperative districts. If the appropriate number of applications is not received from each district, the remaining available scholarships may be distributed to other students who have applied from the other districts. Scholarships are provided to students attending an accredited college or vocational-technical school in Wyoming or at the University of Wyoming and are enrolled as a full time student.
Applications are due February 1st, 2023.
Applications can be found here. You may also obtain documentation at your High School Counselors’ office or by contacting Valerie Remick at 800-359-0249/307-326-5206.
Mail application and supporting documents to:
Carbon Power & Light, Inc.
Valerie Remick
PO Box 579, Saratoga, WY 82331.
TRI-STATE G&T SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
This scholarship is for graduating seniors. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to two applicants enrolling in ANY post-secondary accredited institution having at least a one-year degree program.
Applications are due February 1st, 2023.
Applications can be found here. You may also obtain documentation at your High School Counselors’ office or by contacting Valerie Remick at 800-359-0249/307-326-5206.
Mail application and supporting documents to:
Carbon Power & Light, Inc.
Valerie Remick
PO Box 579, Saratoga, WY 82331.
BASIN ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Basin Electric Power Cooperative will award an applicant with one (1) $1,000 scholarship to further a student’s education at a certified College or Technical school.
Dependent children of Carbon Power & Light’s Member-Owners (those who receive electrical service from Carbon Power & Light) are eligible to receive this scholarship.
The scholarship must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.
Applications are due February 1st, 2023.
Applications is available here. You can also obtain documentation from your High School Counselors’ office or by contacting Valerie Remick at 800-359-0249/307-326-5206.
Mail application and supporting documents to:
Carbon Power & Light, Inc.
Valerie Remick
PO Box 579, Saratoga, WY 82331.
Lineworker Scholarship Opportunities
WREA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
To encourage, promote, and educate lineworkers for enduring and rewarding careers with Wyoming’s electric cooperatives.
Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who plan to attend an approved regional lineworker training program.
- One or more scholarships will be awarded each year.
- The Scholarship shall be for $3,000.
- The scholarship is available to all qualified applicants, recent high school graduates and older “non-traditional” students, interested in a career in the electric industry.
The $3,000 scholarship will be paid in two separate installments of $1,500 and will be paid directly to the student’s account at his/her school of choice.
Verification of enrollment and GPA must be sent to WREA upon completion of each semester and prior to release of additional scholarship funds.
No further scholarship money will be awarded in the event the student fails to complete the program or fails to maintain a 2.5 GPA, at which time the student will be asked to repay the scholarship funds previously received.
To download the WREA Scholarship Information Packet, click here.
Application Deadline: March 1st, 2023..
For a complete outline of this scholarship and information on other lineworker scholarships, go to https://www.wyomingrea.org/education-scholarships-careers/.
ADDITIONAL LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIPS
Adkins Scholarship (due March1st). Application can be found here.
Hackworth Scholarship (due March1st). Application can be found here.
RMEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
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2022 Deadline: February 26th
RMEL Foundation Scholarship Page
Who Can Apply
The Foundation is currently accepting applications from baccalaureate degree seeking students as well as students entering craft or certificate programs.
Applicants must be a high school senior or college undergraduate enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree or entering an appropriate certificate program with the intent to enter the electric energy industry.
How to Apply
Complete the online RMEL Foundation scholarship application. All scholarship applications must be submitted online. No mailed submissions will be accepted.
Applicants must complete the online scholarship application. Scholarship eligibility and general information are available here.
The online application must be completed by January 29, 2022.
Share This Opportunity
Help spread the word about RMEL Foundation scholarship opportunities! RMEL member companies are the primary avenue by which these scholarships are promoted. The Foundation encourages all members to share this opportunity throughout your company and your community.
Students from all parts of the RMEL service territory are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen by the RMEL Foundation selection committee.
Named Scholarship Program
These scholarships are provided by the Foundation in the name of the donor. The number of scholarships and amounts awarded depend on the funds donated. In addition to the eligibility requirements below, immediate family and employees of the donor are not eligible for these scholarships. The named scholarships will be listed on this application as they become available. Contact James Sakamoto at 303-865-5544 or jamessakamoto@rmel.org to donate a corporate named scholarship.
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