West Central Electric Cooperative Electrical Distribution Systems Scholarship

Eligibility

• Reside within the West Central Electric Cooperative service area.
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or meet the applicable GED score requirement.
• Be admitted as a full-time student at an accredited institution offering an Electrical Distribution Systems program.
• Be accepted into the institution's Electrical Distribution Systems program.
• Begin the program during the fall semester following the scholarship application.
• Attend an eligible EDS program in Missouri, Kansas, or Iowa.
• Be willing to complete the required summer internship at West Central Electric Cooperative.
• Be willing to enter the required post-graduation employment agreement with West Central Electric Cooperative.

Requirements

• Complete the West Central Electric Cooperative EDS scholarship application.
• Submit a letter of acceptance showing admission to an accredited institution and its Electrical Distribution Systems program.
• Submit a high school transcript or official GED score report.
• Submit a personal goals statement.
• Submit two letters of character reference.
• Participate in an interview with WCE management or staff.
• Complete the required summer internship.
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA per semester after receiving the scholarship.
• Submit an official transcript to WCE at the conclusion of each semester.
• Execute the required post-graduation employment agreement.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply to and gain acceptance into an accredited Electrical Distribution Systems program.
2. 2Complete the WCE EDS scholarship application.
3. 3Submit the program acceptance letter, transcript or GED score report, personal goals statement, and two character references.
4. 4Participate in the required WCE interview.
5. 5If selected, enroll full-time and complete the required summer internship with WCE.
6. 6Maintain scholarship academic and attendance requirements.
7. 7Provide semester transcripts to WCE.
8. 8Fulfill the applicable post-graduation employment agreement.