Scholarship

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS FEBRUARY 16, 2024.

This year, WCTEL’s scholarship is entirely online. Please note that a parent or guardian of the student must be an active member of WCTEL or a WCFIBER customer for the student to be eligible. If you have any questions, please send an email to jess.tollison@wctel.com.

FRS & WCTEL SCHOLARSHIPS

By applying to the FRS Scholarships at the link below you are also applying for the WCTEL Scholarship. The FRS Scholarships are one-time scholarships that are various amounts based on the awarded scholarship. The WCTEL Scholarship is $8,000 total to be dispersed as $2,000/year for 4 consecutive years. By applying at the below link you are applying for all FRS & WCTEL Scholarships. SELECT WEST CAROLINA RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE AS YOUR NTCA MEMBER SPONSOR.

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LAW SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The James L. Bass Legal scholarship is for students entering their first year of law school and who have an interest in rural communities. The annual James L. Bass Legal Scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2024 and be at least $5,000. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE SPONSORED BY WCFIBER TO APPLY. Application is due February 16, 2024.