Lightner Community Spirit Scholarship

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Lightner%20Scholarship%20Winners%20Graphic%20(2).pngVictory Electric is proud to sponsor our scholarship program for high school seniors and current college students. Each spring, Victory Electric awards ten $1,000 scholarships to its members or their dependents. The Lightner Community Spirit Scholarship is designed to recognize students who have demonstrated academic success as well as showing a commitment to bettering their community.

“As a not-for-profit cooperative, one of our guiding principles is ‘Commitment to Community,’ and I can’t think of a better way than a scholarship program to give back to the communities we serve and encourage youth to be involved in their own community," said Shane Laws, Victory Electric CEO.

The name of the scholarship honors the Lightner family of Plymell, Kansas. Richard Lightner served the Victory Electric’s board of trustees for 36 years, and his father, George, served 31 years previous. Both strongly supported Victory Electric’s community and youth programs.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be an active member in good standing with the cooperative, or a dependent of such member. Applicants must be a student or entering an accredited trade school, college or university.

Applications due no later than February 28, 2020

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For further information, please contact Carleigh Albers or Jerri Whitley at 620-227-2139 or askcommunications@victoryelectric.net.

 

Lightner Scholarship Online Application

General Information
Member Account Information
School Information
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Please list any work experience, school-related and/or community activities/honors. Note: These activities can be included on your résumé if you choose.
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Write a brief biographical statement that includes your educational goals, financial need, and other pertinent information about yourself that you feel is important. The biographical statement should be typewritten, single-spaced and attached to the application.
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Applicants must be able to communicate how they contribute non-paid time to help their community, school or church. As a cooperative, Victory Electric follows the seven cooperative principles. One of those principles is “Commitment to Community.” Please explain how both Victory Electric contributes to your community and how you personally contribute to your community. The essay should be one-page, single-spaced typewritten and attached to the application.
I understand that if my transcript is not submitted, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for judging.
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Photo release from photographer needed if it is a professional photo.
Photos and photo releases can be emailed to askcommunications@victoryelectric.net.
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We have examined this application, including accompanying submissions, and to the best of our knowledge and belief, it is true and complete.
I hereby agree that the attached application submitted to The Victory Electric Cooperative Assn., Inc., has been executed accurately and completely, to the best of my ability and knowledge, and must be at Victory Electric's office by the designated deadline of Feb. 28th, 2020 at 5 p.m. I also recognize that, if I am selected for this scholarship, I must maintain a 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) and provide proof of my enrollment. I am also aware that any funds received from this scholarship must be applied to tuition and fees at an accredited institution.