High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

Each year, Ozarks Electric Cooperative awards one scholarship to the Arkansas State University at Newport High Voltage Lineman certification program. This scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior or recent high school graduate, up to two years post-graduation, who attends or has graduated from a high school in the Ozarks Electric service territory.

The value of this scholarship is over $8,000 and the training is for one calendar year. The High Voltage Lineman certification is equivalent to 42 college credits and provides complete training for a career as an electrical line worker. The scholarship pays for the books, tuition, equipment and fees for the student’s training. The recipient will be responsible for room and board.

For more information about the program, visit ASU-Newport.

All applicants for the Ozarks Electric Cooperative scholarship shall be considered without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin or existence of a physical handicap.

High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

Applications due April 1, 2025.

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Home Street Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Age*

Student Email Address (accessible after graduation)*

Student Cell Phone*

Parent or guardian’s Ozarks Electric Cooperative or OzarksGo member or account number (enter N/A if not applicable)*

Do you have any family members who work for Ozarks Electric or OzarksGo?*

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Name and relation to family member(s) working at Ozarks Electric or OzarksGo, if applicable.*

Parent or Guardian Name(s)*

Parent or Guardian Cell Phone*

High school graduation month and year*

Name of high school*

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ACT or SAT composite score*

Cumulative fall GPA*

Commitment to Community is one of the seven cooperative principles. How are you involved with your school, family and community? Include activities you participate in, honors or awards you've won, work experience, etc.*

What are your career aspirations or fields of interest?*

Have you received or do you expect to receive any other scholarships or financial assistance for your education? If so, please list below.*

Please write a short statement explaining why you are applying for this scholarship and why you are interested in becoming a lineworker. Include how your skills, experiences or values align with this career path and how they will contribute to your success in the field.*

Recommendation Letter Requests*

One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or other community contact is required to complete your application. Recommenders may not be family members. Please enter the name and email address for the recommender(s) you choose below. Your recommender will submit their letter online through a link, which will be sent via email once you submit your application. It is advised that you contact your recommenders to let them know your request is coming and to verify their recommendation is submitted by the deadline.

A copy of your fall transcript (or final transcript if you have already graduated) is also required to complete your application.

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High School Counselor’s Name*

High School Counselor’s Email Address*

High School Counselor’s Phone Number*

Enter your name as if you were signing this application.*

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High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

A copy of your fall transcript (or final transcript if you have already graduated) is also required to complete your application.

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