Scholarship Opportunity

Edward R. Slebiska Memorial Line Worker Scholarship

Offered by Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association

The Edward R. Slebiska Memorial Line Worker Scholarship supports students pursuing careers as electric lineworkers. Named for Wright-Hennepin's first CEO, the program provides financial assistance to students living near Rockford who are enrolled in power-line technical education.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Trade School Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensNovember 1, 2025
DeadlineApril 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a high school senior or high school graduate.
  • Live within a 30-mile radius of Rockford, Minnesota.
  • Be enrolled in a power-line technical college.
  • Pursue a career as an electric lineworker.

Requirements

  • Complete the Edward R. Slebiska Memorial Line Worker Scholarship application.
  • Meet the geographic and power-line technical college enrollment requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that you live within 30 miles of Rockford, Minnesota.
  2. 2Confirm enrollment in a power-line technical college.
  3. 3Complete the scholarship application.
  4. 4Submit the application to Wright-Hennepin by April 1.