Please complete this application to be considered for the High West Energy Lineman Scholarship Program. This scholarship supports students pursuing lineworker training and careers in the electric utility industry.

Applications are accepted throughout the year to align with varying lineworker training program schedules. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials as early as possible to allow adequate time for review.

Completeness and neatness will be considered as part of the selection committee's evaluation. The applicant is responsible for submitting all required materials, including recommendation letters.

Before You Begin

This form does not save your progress. Please have all required documents ready before starting your application.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Academic Transcript
• ACT and/or SAT Scores
• 400-600 Word Essay

Essay

• As part of the application, you are required to compose and submit an original essay. 
• Essays should be 400-600 words and include your name on the top right-hand corner of the document.
• Essay Prompt: Electric cooperatives are built on the principles of service, accountability, and community. Describe a time when you demonstrated one or more of these values. What actions did you take, and what did the experience teach you?
• Consider describing the situation, the actions you took, the impact your efforts had on others or your community, and what you learned from the experience. 

Letters of Recommendation

• Two letters of recommendation are required.
• Letters must be submitted directly by your recommenders using the Recommendation Form. 
• Applicants may not submit recommendation letters on behalf of recommenders.
• Both recommendation forms must be received before the application can be considered.

Additional Information

• Current lineworker students should submit their high school transcript if limited college coursework is available.
• Scholarship recipients may be asked to provide a photo, student ID number, financial aid office information, and other details for scholarship administration and publicity purposes.

Questions? Contact Kendra Mitchell at scholarships@highwest.coop or 307-245-3261.