Inland Power Excellence Award Scholarship

Program Type: Scholarship for academic excellence and community service

Background: Since 1992, Inland Power & Light has been awarding scholarships to members and their dependents who have excelled academically and in community service.

Award Details:

• Number of Awards: 15 scholarships annually
• Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship
• Eligible Students: Graduating high school seniors, continuing college students, and students enrolling in line school

Geographic Scope: Students attending accredited schools in any state

Eligibility:

• Must be an active Inland Power member or dependent of an active member
• College students must be claimed as legal dependents on parent/guardian's tax return
• Relatives of selection committee members are not eligible
• Scholarship recipients may reapply the following year, but at least 10 of 15 scholarships are reserved for new applicants

Selection Process:

• All-volunteer committee comprised of 5-10 Inland members reviews applications
• Committee serves one-year terms and administers program according to set criteria
• Committee meets in February; recipients notified at beginning of March

Award Distribution:
Scholarship checks are paid directly to colleges and trade schools upon selection and official enrollment.

Contact Information:

• Email: communityfoundation@inlandpower.com
• Mail: Inland Power & Light (Attention: Scholarship Committee), PO Box A, Spokane, WA 99219
• Phone: (509) 747-7151
• Address: 10110 W. Hallett Road, Spokane, WA

Application Process

Deadline: January 15 (annually)

Required Materials:

1. Completed application form
2. Official Transcript/Grades (weighted 25% in evaluation)
3. Personal Profile (weighted 35% in evaluation)
4. Essay (weighted 35% in evaluation)
5. Two Letters of Recommendation (weighted 5% in evaluation)

Submission Methods:

• Preferred: Email completed materials to communityfoundation@inlandpower.com
• Alternative: Mail to Inland Power & Light (Attention: Scholarship Committee), PO Box A, Spokane, WA 99219

Timeline:

• Deadline: January 15
• Committee review: February
• Recipient notification: Beginning of March