Student & Lineworker Program Scholarship Application

Are you applying for:*
- Traditional Student Scholarship
- Nontraditional Student Scholarship
- Wallace Community College Lineworker Program

Eligibility

Applicant’s permanent legal address must be a home served by WEC. Applicant must meet the requirements listed below. Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) members and their dependent children (including legal guardianship) are eligible.

Applicants for this scholarship should be interested in pursuing Wallace Community College’s Preapprentice Electrical Lineworker program and show demonstrated financial need.

Limitations
1. Scholarship recipients are subject to certain terms and conditions.
2. Scholarship funds must be claimed in a single payment, made in the academic year the scholarship was awarded. Applicant must prove eligibility. Funds cannot be deferred without express permission from Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation’s board of trustees.
3. Scholarships are nonrenewable.
4. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the educational institution for credit to the student’s account.
5. Unused funds must be returned to the Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation.
6. Student must attend the institution on a full-time basis. Failure to qualify as full time will result in forfeit of funds. Student must request written verification of eligibility from his or her educational institution.
7. Any scholarship winner who learns that he or she will receive a full scholarship from another source must notify WEC and relinquish all claims to the Operation Round Up scholarship.
Requirements

Recipients are subject to conditions of enrollment, usage of funds, scholastic achievement, leadership, service and work experience, career and life goals, and other criteria, including good moral character. Consideration is not based solely on need.

Applicant must have a:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination
- Two-year driving history from the state troopers office
Eligibility

Applicant’s permanent legal address must be a home served by WEC. Applicant must be a senior graduating from an accredited high school or home-school program or a nontraditional student who meets the requirements listed below. Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) members and their dependent children (including legal guardianship) are eligible.

Applications are open to college-bound high school seniors, home-school students attending an accredited two-year or four-year college, technical school, vocational school or continuing education institution in the state of Alabama.

Scholarship amounts for traditional students generally are $1,000 but may vary.

Limitations
1. Scholarship recipients are subject to certain terms and conditions.
2. Scholarship funds must be claimed in a single payment, made in the academic year the scholarship was awarded. Applicant must prove eligibility. Funds cannot be deferred without express permission from Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation’s board of trustees.
3. Scholarships are nonrenewable.
4. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the educational institution for credit to the student’s account.
5. Unused funds must be returned to the Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation.
6. Student must attend the institution on a full-time basis. Failure to qualify as full time will result in forfeit of funds. Student must request written verification of eligibility from his or her educational institution.
7. Any scholarship winner who learns that he or she will receive a full scholarship from another source must notify WEC and relinquish all claims to the Operation Round Up scholarship.
Requirements

Recipients are subject to conditions of enrollment, usage of funds, scholastic achievement, leadership, service and work experience, career and life goals, and other criteria, including good moral character. Consideration is not based solely on need, nor is it a predominant basis for the award of a scholarship.

Applicant must have a:
- Minimum ACT score of 18
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
Eligibility

Applicant’s permanent legal address must be a home served by WEC. Applicant must be a nontraditional student who meets the requirements listed below. Wiregrass Electric Cooperative (WEC) members and their dependent children (including legal guardianship) are eligible.

Applicants for a nontraditional scholarship are students attending an accredited two-year or four-year college, technical school, vocational school or continuing education institution in the state of Alabama, who meet at least one of these criteria: delayed enrollment into postsecondary education; financially independent for financial aid purposes; has dependents other than a spouse; is a single parent.

Scholarship amounts for nontraditional students may vary.

Limitations
1. Scholarship recipients are subject to certain terms and conditions.
2. Scholarship funds must be claimed in a single payment, made in the academic year the scholarship was awarded. Applicant must prove eligibility. Funds cannot be deferred without express permission from Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation’s board of trustees.
3. Scholarships are nonrenewable.
4. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the educational institution for credit to the student’s account.
5. Unused funds must be returned to the Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation.
6. Student must attend the institution on a full-time basis. Failure to qualify as full time will result in forfeit of funds. Student must request written verification of eligibility from his or her educational institution.
7. Any scholarship winner who learns that he or she will receive a full scholarship from another source must notify WEC and relinquish all claims to the Operation Round Up scholarship.
Requirements

Recipients are subject to conditions of enrollment, usage of funds, scholastic achievement, leadership, service and work experience, career and life goals, and other criteria, including good moral character. Consideration is not based solely on need, nor is it a predominant basis for the award of a scholarship.

Applicant must have a:
- Minimum ACT score of 18
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0

In addition, applicants should:
- Be at least 18 years of age by the start date of the term selected
- Provide proof of medical insurance coverage of the duration of the program
- Not have a felony conviction on your record
Applicants are required to submit the following information:
- Copy of high school transcript or equivalent
- Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination results
- A two-year driving history from the state troopers office
- A full-page essay, typed and double-spaced, describing why you want to be a lineworker and what you believe are the most important qualities of being a lineworker
- 3 letters of recommendations from adult, non-family members (employer, teacher, religious leader, mentor, club sponsor, coach, etc.)
- The “Educator Recommendation Form” found on our website
- Financial Disclosure: Include most recent IRS income tax filing
- Special financial circumstances: Please list circumstances we should take into consideration, if any.
Deadline

Application and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 10, 2023. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Instructions
- Attached forms must be typed.
- Please use this official application form.
Applicants are required to submit the following information:
- Copy of high school transcript or GED certificate.
- Copy of any college transcripts (if applicable)
- A full-page essay, typed and double-spaced describing educational, career and life goals; why you have chosen this path; and how you will give back to your community
- 3 letters of recommendations from adult, non-family members (employer, teacher, religious leader, mentor, club sponsor, coach, etc.)
- An “Educator Recommendation Form” found on our website
- Financial Disclosure: Include entire FAFSA form or most recent IRS income tax filing.
- A list of special financial circumstances: Please list circumstances we should take into consideration, if any.
Deadline

Application and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 10, 2023. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Instructions
- Attached forms must be typed.
- Please use this official application form.
Applicants are required to submit the following information:
- Copy of high school transcript
- A full-page essay, typed and double-spaced describing educational, career and life goals; why you have chosen this path; and how you will give back to your community
- 3 letters of recommendations from adult, non-family members (employer, teacher, religious leader, mentor, club sponsor, coach, etc.)
- An “Educator Recommendation Form” found on our website
Deadline

Application and all supporting documents must be submitted by April 10, 2023. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Instructions
- Attached forms must be typed.
- Please use this official application form.

Applicant Information
Name*
First Last
Last 4 Digits of SSN*
Are you a US citizen?*
- Yes
- No
If not, how long have you lived in the U.S.?*
Physical Exam Results*
Please attach your Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination results.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Driving History*
Please attach your two-year driving history from the state troopers office.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Parent / Guardian Information
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Member #*
High School Information
High School Name
Graduation Date
GPA
Check if weighted
- Yes
- No
ACT Score*
Please attach a copy of your high school transcript.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Or, as a substitute for the above information, please attach a copy of your GED certificate.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
College Information
College Applications
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College Name Address Accepted?
Copy of any college transcripts (if applicable)
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Max. file size: 256 MB.

Scholarships or Grants — Applied for or Received
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Name of Scholarship Amount Renewable? Y/N Years
Community & Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, Organizations and Volunteer Service
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Activities (in priority order) Dates Hours Per Week
Honors / Awards
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Honor/Award Name Year Received
Letters of Recommendation*
Please attach 3 typed letters of recommendations from adult, non-family members (employer, teacher, religious leader, mentor, club sponsor, coach, etc.)
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 3.
Essay*
Please attach a full-page essay, typed and double-spaced, describing why you want to be a lineworker and what you believe are the most important qualities of being a lineworker.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Essay*
Please attach a full-page essay, typed and double-spaced describing educational, career and life goals; why you have chosen this path, and how you will give back to your community.
Max. file size: 256 MB.

Employment Information
Applicant Employment
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Job Title Address Hours per Week Description (Nature of Work, Employer, Dates of Employment)
Employment of all other members of the household
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Name Employer Address Hours per Week
Household Residents
List all other household residents
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Last Name First Name Relationship Attending College? Y/N

Financial Disclosure*
Please include a copy of most recent IRS income tax filing.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
Financial Disclosure*
Please include a copy of your entire FAFSA form or most recent IRS income tax filing.
Max. file size: 256 MB.
List any other special financial considerations
Signature
Applicant Consent*
I hereby verify the above information to be true and complete and agree to the terms and conditions. I understand that by typing my full name and pressing the Submit button, this form submission will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature.
The information contained in this statement is for the purpose of obtaining funding from Wiregrass Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation (ORU), on behalf of the undersigned.

Each undersigned understands that the information provided herein is used in grant funding decisions, and represents and warrants that the information provided is true and complete, and that ORU may consider this statement as continuing to be true and correct until a written notice of a change is provided. ORU is authorized to make all reasonable inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made herein.

I hereby grant consent for Wiregrass Electric Cooperative to publish the applicant’s name and pertinent information in newspaper, magazine, and other publication types.
Applicant Electronic Signature (Full Name)*
Parent/Guardian Consent
I hereby verify the above information to be true and complete and agree to the terms and conditions. I understand that by typing my full name and pressing the Submit button, this form submission will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature.
The information contained in this statement is for the purpose of obtaining funding from Wiregrass Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Charitable Foundation (ORU), on behalf of the undersigned.

Each undersigned understands that the information provided herein is used in grant funding decisions, and represents and warrants that the information provided is true and complete, and that ORU may consider this statement as continuing to be true and correct until a written notice of a change is provided. ORU is authorized to make all reasonable inquiries deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the statements made herein.

I hereby grant consent for Wiregrass Electric Cooperative to publish the applicant’s name and pertinent information in newspaper, magazine, and other publication types.
Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature (Full Name)*

Job Title	Address	Hours per Week	Description (Nature of Work, Employer, Dates of Employment)

College Name	Address	Accepted?

Name of Scholarship	Amount	Renewable? Y/N	Years

Activities (in priority order)	Dates	Hours Per Week

Honor/Award Name	Year Received

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