Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative REA is offering a $3,500 scholarship to cover books and tuition for the candidate chosen to attend the High Voltage Lineman Training Program at ASU-Newport, Arkansas this fall.
Applicants must be current members (or the child of a current member) of Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation in order to be eligible. Those interested in applying for the scholarship should pick up an application at any of the REA offices in Texarkana, Bradley, DeQueen or Nashville and return the completed form by May 14, 2010 to the attention of:
Allan Hogue
Vice President of Engineering & Operations
2904 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas 71854
This is a 36 semester credit hour program consisting of 12 hours of general education courses that include technical math, technical writing, psychology and technical computer applications. The remaining 24 hours will involve coursework and hands-on training in the following areas: safety, electrical systems, high voltage distribution systems, climbing and heavy equipment operation. In the final semester, students will complete an internship at their local electric cooperative as their capstone course.
The successful candidate must complete an ASU-Newport Application for Admission and forward all college and high school official transcripts, medical immunizations records, ACT, ASSET or COMPASS scores and any other necessary records to the Office of Admissions and Records of Arkansas State University-Newport. The cost of housing while attending is not covered by the sponsor, and must be provided by the student.
Copyright 2010, Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative, 2904 E. 9th St., Texarkana AR 71854, (870) 772-2743
