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Which type of scholarship are you applying for? (Select One)
Applicant Information
Mailing Address
Is your parent/guardian a member of Lumbee River EMC?
High School Information
High School Address
College/University
University/College Name Location (City, State) Have you been accepted? Operations
(School related activities including class officer, plays, athletics, music, etc.) Include years of membership, offices held, and any honors received.

 
(Non-school related activities including church and community)
List activities you participated outside of school.
 
Have you received a full-tuition scholarship to the school of your choice?
Income
All financial and family information in this application will be held in strict confidence by cooperative employees and program judges.
 
(From previous year's Federal Income Tax Form)
 
(Social Security, Disability, Child Support, etc.)
 
Name and Age Place of Employment Income Amount Operations
Personal Statement and Essay

Personal statement: Write about why you seek this scholarship and how your school/community/work activities have influenced your goals and career choice. This statement should be no more than two double-spaced typed pages.

Essay Questions: Answer the two essay questions below. Your answers should be no more than 400 words, double-spaced typed pages for each question.
    1. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
    2. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
       
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Letter of Recommendation & Transcript
A letter of recommendation from a school principal or guidance counselor and an original high school transcript that includes GPA and class rank should be emailed from the principal or guidance counselor directly to scholarships@lumbeeriver.com  
Statement and Signature
We have included all items requested and answered all questions. We understand that incomplete applications will not be considered. We have examined this application and the information is true, complete, and accurate to the best of our knowledge. We understand that if at any time the student discontinues college attendance, all remaining scholarship funds will be forfeited.

 
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Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation is a not-for-profit electric utility owned by the more than 58,000 members we serve in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Moore, and Scotland counties. We currently serve more than 66,475 accounts and have over 78,000 power poles spanning more than 5,300 miles across those five eastern North Carolina counties.

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  • Board Meetings
  • About Us
    • Leadership
    • News & Updates
    • Annual Meeting
    • Annual Report
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Form 990
    • The Cooperative Difference
    • Touchstone Energy
  • Member Services
    • My Account
      • Payment Options
      • Understanding Your Bill
      • Payment Assistance
    • Become A Member
    • Member Handbook
    • Member Safety Guide
    • Cooperative Bylaws
    • Service Rules & Regulations
    • Electric Rate Schedules
    • Capital Credits
    • Vegetation Management
    • Sponsorship & Donation Request
  • Educational Programs
    • Scholarships
    • Bright Ideas Educational Grant
    • Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
    • Touchstone Energy Sports Camp
    • Career Days
    • Safety Demos
  • Energy Programs
    • Residential Rebates & Offers
      • Rebate Programs
      • Smart Thermostat Program
    • Customer-Owned Generation
    • Renewable Energy
      • NC Green Power
      • Renewable Energy/Member Generation
    • ElecTel Energy Loans
      • Energy Efficient Loans
      • Electric Vehicle Loans
    • Electric Vehicle (EV)
    • HomeServe
    • Energy Saving Tips & Tools
  • Contact Us
  • RIVR Tech