Dickey Rural Networks

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Dickey Rural Networks

9628 Hwy. 281
PO Box 69
Ellendale, ND 58436
Free: 877-559-4692
URL:http://www.drtel.net

Dickey Rural Networks College Scholarship Program (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for rural high school seniors to further their college education. Focus: Telecommunications systems. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors; must receive local telecommunications service from a current NTCA member (except for students sponsored by an associate member company); must be accepted by an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school; must have at least a C grade point average (GPA); must have academic credentials within an average to above-average range; must express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation; and must be sponsored by a contributor to, or supporter of, the Foundation for Rural Service. Criteria: Applicants are evaluated based on academic credentials and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $2,500. Number Awarded: 30. To Apply: Applicants must complete and print the DRN/FRS Scholarship

Application online, which is also available from the school counselor, with the complete instructions and checklist of items to be considered. Deadline: February 15.

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