WREA Scholarships

The objective of these scholarships is to encourage and educate lineworkers for enduring and rewarding careers with Wyoming’s electric cooperatives.

WREA Linemen Scholarship

The WREA Linemen Scholarship offers scholarships each year to one or more individuals, including recent high school graduates, who are interested in a career as a lineworker and plan to attend an approved regional lineworker training program.

To be considered, applicants must submit the application form, a resume describing education and work experience, three letters of recommendation, and a transcript of grades. (If the candidate has not attended an educational institution in the three years prior to submitting the application, the transcript is not necessary.)

Candidates must submit their application to WREA no later than March 1st.

Adkins Linemen Scholarship

Bill and Toni Adkins established the Adkins Linemen Scholarship in memory of their son Neil, who was killed in an automobile accident in June 2009 soon after beginning his career as a lineworker. The scholarship offers $500 to one individual who plans to attend an approved regional lineworker program. Bill and Toni hope this scholarship will help a deserving student achieve a successful career in the electric industry.

To be considered, applicants must submit the application form, two letters of recommendation from teachers or employers, and a transcript of grades.

Candidates must submit their application to the WREA no later than March 1st.

Dar Hackworth Linemen Scholarship

The WREA Suppliers group created the Dar Hackworth Linemen Scholarship in 2006 in memory of Dar Hackworth, an electrical lineworker with Garland Light & Power. The scholarship offers $1,000 to up to three students who plan to attend an approved regional lineworker training program.

To be considered, applicants must submit the application form, two letters of recommendation from teachers or employers, and a transcript of grades.

Candidates must submit their application to the WREA Suppliers Group no later than March 1st.

Co-op Scholarships

As part of their commitment to the community, most Wyoming cooperatives offer scholarships to students in their service territories. To find out more about local scholarship opportunities, contact your co-op.