Fredericksburg—High school seniors will have the opportunity to receive

Fredericksburg—High school seniors will have the opportunity to receive one of ten scholarships in the amount of $1,000 from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC). The scholarships recognized distinguished scholastic achievement.

Since 1996, REC has helped high school seniors pursue their career goals through its LEARN (Literacy, Education, and Rural Networking) Program. The LEARN Program is designed to provide financial assistance to those students who are seeking to advance their education beyond the high school level.

“REC is committed to helping local students achieve their educational goals,” says Ann Smith, Director of Public Relations. “Whether they plan on attending an academic institution or trade school, the LEARN Program will assist students in reducing education expenses such as tuition, books or room and board.”

Tb be eligible, a student must be a high school senior with a parent or guardian who is a member-owner of REC (meaning they receive electric service from the Cooperative), and be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited educational or training institution. Interested students must complete an application form and write a 500-word essay.

Applications are available to eligible students through their guidance department, at any REC office or online at www.myrec.coop. Winners will be selected based upon their scholastic achievement, community involvement, recommendations, extracurricular activities and interest in rural affairs.

Completed applications must be dropped off at one of REC s offices or postmarked by April 2, 2007. For additional information, call Brian Wolfe, REC’s public relations liaison, at 1-800-552-3904, ext 5914.

Mail Applications to:

Public Relations Liaison

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

P.O. Box 7388

Fredericksburg, VA 22404