The WIRE Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to a woman who may not have been able to attend college when she graduated from high school, but now wants to further her education. The $2,500 one-time scholarship will be presented to an electric cooperative member in South Carolina based on the applicant’s information.
Scholarship Details
- One-time scholarship awarded to a woman resuming her education
- Funded by WIRE (Women Involved in Rural Electrification)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Graduated from high school or earned a GED at least 10 years ago
- Accepted into an accredited college or university
- Must be a member or customer of a South Carolina electric cooperative
- Eligible if beginning college, returning, or holding a two-year degree or some college credits
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility and gather required personal and academic information
- Obtain proof of acceptance into an accredited college or university
- Provide documentation demonstrating financial need
- Disclose any familial or business relationship with electric cooperative personnel
- Submit the completed scholarship application by the designated deadline
This scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for women in South Carolina to pursue higher education after a break. Applicants who have already obtained a four-year bachelor's degree are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants who have earned a two-year degree or some college credits, or are just beginning, are eligible for this scholarship.
