Scholarship Opportunities in Electric Field Offered by Hill County Electric

Hill County Electric (HCE) will again be offering a $1,000 scholarship for a student entering an accredited electric lineman school who plans to work in Montana after receiving their pre-apprentice certification. HCE also offers a $500 Workforce Development Scholarship to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the Electrical Technology Program at Montana State University-Northern in Havre, MT.

Applicants will be judged based on employment history, personal statement, letters of recommendation, high school and/or college transcripts and their likeliness to complete an apprenticeship and work in Montana. Applicants do not need to be members or members’ dependents of HCE to apply.

HCE is committed to the communities it serves and realizes the importance of education and keeping our best resources in Montana. HCE is pleased to offer two scholarship opportunities to train and work in Montana in the exciting electric linework or electrical technology fields.

Applications for both scholarships must be received in HCE’s Havre office by March 1, 2010. Please contact Kev at 1-877-394-7804 ext. 864, e-mail her at [email protected], or visit the website http://www.HillCountyElectric.coop and click on Our Youth then Scholarships for more information, guidelines and applications. Information is also available from area high school guidance counselors or college financial aid offices.

Hill County Electric Cooperative (HCE) was incorporated in 1945 and provides electric service to approximately 2,300 members over 3,342 miles of line in five north central Montana counties. HCE is headquartered in Havre, MT and also provides Master Electrician services, an electrical supply warehouse, energy audits, electrical safety demonstrations and various scholarship and youth programs.