Applications available for Hendricks Power scholarships

AVON -- Hendricks Power Cooperative is continuing its Commitment to Community Scholarship program in 2018. The co-op will be awarding six scholarships, worth $1,500 each, toward college tuition or a school of higher education for graduating seniors.

Applicants must be a son, daughter or legal ward of a member of Hendricks Power, must have a career GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and must be enrolled in an accredited college or vocational/technical school.

In addition to completing the application form, students are asked to submit an essay that focuses on “What does it mean to be a ‘member’ of an electric cooperative? What are the benefits of belonging to an electric cooperative?”

Applicants also need to obtain a personal letter of reference and official grade transcripts. This information is detailed in the application packet.

Persons may contact (317) 745-5473 or hthompson@hendrickspower.com for additional questions. Applications and required materials must be postmarked by Friday, March 2.

Hendricks Power provides electricity and energy services to over 30,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in west central Indiana.