Rising Opportunity Student Scholarship (R.O.S.S.)

Program Overview:
The Powder River Energy Foundation manages the R.O.S.S. program. The Foundation will award up to four $2,000 scholarships for students entering tuition-based training, certification, and degree programs. The program is made possible by a fund established by Campbell County native Perry Ross, who retired from business with a substantial living trust dedicated to helping others succeed in life.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants can be any age (not necessarily recent high school graduates or full-time college students)
• Adults entering tuition-based education programs are eligible
• While high academic scores are welcome, applicants who are solid students, hard workers, and dedicated to their success are preferred candidates
• Preferred applicants: Should reside in Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Sheridan, or Weston counties
• No requirement: Need not be a PRECorp member to receive R.O.S.S.

Important Notes:

• Students awarded scholarships may change educational institutions without jeopardizing scholarship funding
• Successful recipients are encouraged to reapply each year provided they maintain good academic standing and continue pursuing their educational objectives

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide the following information:

1. Other Scholarship Information:
   • List other scholarships being received
   • List other scholarships being applied for
2. Household Information:
   • Number of dependents in the home
   • Number of school-age children
3. Career Aspirations Essay:
   • Short essay on career aspirations and educational objectives
4. Financial/Personal Information:
   • Information on personal needs and challenges in seeking higher education
5. Experience and Involvement:
   • List of activities applicant has participated in
   • Work experience
   • Community involvement
6. References:
   • Letters of reference

Submission:
Download application from precorp.coop/student-scholarships