Cooperative Offers LEARN Scholarships
Jan. 11, 2010
High school seniors will have the opportunity to receive one of 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 from REC. The scholarships recognize distinguished scholastic achievement.
Since 1996 REC has helped high school seniors pursue their career goals through its LEARN (Literacy, Education, and Rural Networking) program. The LEARN program is designed to provide financial assistance to those students who are seeking to advance their education beyond the high school level.
“Whether they plan on attending an academic institution or trade school, REC is committed to helping local students achieve their educational goals,” said Ann M. Lewis, REC’s director of public relations. “The LEARN program accomplishes just that, assisting students in reducing education expenses such as tuition, books or room and board.”
To be eligible, a student must be a high school senior with a parent or guardian who is a member-owner of REC (meaning they receive electric service from the Cooperative) and must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in an accredited educational or training institution. Interested students must complete an application form and write a 500-word essay.
Applications are available to eligible students through their guidance department, at any REC office or on this Web site. Winners will be selected based upon their scholastic achievement, community involvement, recommendations, extracurricular activities and interest in rural affairs.
Completed applications must be dropped off at one of REC's offices or postmarked by April 5, 2010. For additional information, call Brian Wolfe, REC’s public relations specialist, at 1-800-552-3904 ext. 5914.
Mail applications to:
Public Relations Specialist
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 7388
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
REC is a member-owned cooperative providing service to more than 103,000 homes and businesses in portions of 16 Virginia counties. Browse this Web site for more information about the Cooperative and its community involvement.