College credit Qualified high school seniors could earn $1,000 scholarship from co-op N
ORTHEAST Oklahoma Electric Cooperative’s management and board of trustees understand full well the rising cost of education and are pleased to announce the opportunity for area graduating high school seniors from the Class of 2012 to apply for this year’s cooperative college scholarship.
Each year, the cooperative awards four college scholarships to students from across its four-county service
area. One student from each county—Craig/Rogers, Delaware, Mayes and Ottawa—is selected to receive the $1,000 NEOEC college scholarship.
Guidelines and eligibility rules for making application are detailed below. Contact Amy Claborn at 1-800-256- 6405 ext. 9392 or go online to
www.neelectric.com for an official application. Click on the Community Services tab and select the Youth Programs option.
Eligibility requirements 1. To be eligible to receive Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative’s academic scholarship, a student must: a. Be a senior in one of the high schools in the cooperative’s service area (see list of schools, this page), b. Reside in a household served by Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative. c. Be in the top 1/3 of his/her graduating class.
Guidelines 1. A total of four scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 and will be non-renewable. One scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying student in each of the four counties—Craig/Rogers, Delaware, Mayes and Ottawa—in which Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative serves electric power. 2. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university. The scholarship funds will be issued directly to the college or university attended by the student. 3. The winner must become a full-time college student. 4. The winners will be asked to provide a social security number when the scholarship is sent to the college of their choice. 5. The Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative board of trustees will act as the scholarship selection committee. Items for consideration will be: academic ability, school and community involvement, letters of recommendation, and financial need. The decision of the board will be final.
Instructions for Scholarship Application 1. A copy of your current high school transcript must be attached to your completed application. 2. Two letters of recommendation—one from a school source (teacher, counselor, principal, etc.) and one from an outside, non- relative, source (youth pastor, family friend, etc.)
3. If available, a copy of a letter of acceptance from the college you plan to attend. 4. Mail or hand deliver your application no later than noon on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, to: Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Attention: Amy Claborn, Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 948, Vinita, OK 74301-0948.
Eligible Schools Craig/Rogers Counties
Bluejacket Ketchum Vinita Welch
White Oak Chelsea
Northeast Connection 8
Delaware County
Colcord Grove Jay
Kansas Oaks-Mission
Mayes County
Adair Pryor
Locust Grove Salina
Chouteau
Ottawa County Afton
Commerce Fairland Miami Quapaw
Wyandotte
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