Scholarship Application Letter

Hill Country Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (Hill Country) wants you to pursue your dream of obtaining a college degree. Whether you are seeking an associates, bachelors or technical certification, you may qualify for a Hill Country Scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:

• graduate from high school by the end of the 2012 school year.
• have at least one parent/legal guardian who is a member of Hill Country.
• plan to attend an accredited institution (college, vocational or technical school) on a full-time basis (at least 12 hours).

While above average grades are an asset, they are not required to compete for this scholarship as other factors will also be considered (i.e., leadership qualities, participation in extracurricular and community activities, and teacher recommendations).

Legal Guardian is defined as court-ordered. Member is defined as having telephone service in the parent or legal guardian’s name. Internet or wireless service does not qualify as having membership with Hill Country.

How to Apply
Applicant must:

• complete an Application for Scholarship (applications can be obtained online either in PDF format or DOC.)
• return complete application by March 9, 2012.

If you have questions, please contact Bernice Fischer at 830-367-5333 or 1-800-292-5457.