Chelco is happy to invite area students to apply for their 2019 scholarship designed to help members or their dependents attend college. In order to be eligible for the award, applicants must be a Chelco member, spouse of a member, or the dependent of a member and must live on Chelco lines. Applicants will be chosen based on scholastic achievement, school and community activities, economic need, and the ability to communicate career goals. Graduating high school seniors (with a 3.0+ GPA) and current college students are eligible to apply. Three one-time scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded.
Applications are available at Chelco area offices or at http://www.chelco.com/scholarships. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, February 15. Please remember that applications MUST include adequate financial information in order to be accepted and considered.
You may contact Bonnie Whitfield with any questions - bwhitfield@chelco.com or 850-307-1120. Or students can obtain assistance from Mrs. Carnley, WHS scholarship coordinator, in room 236. Other scholarship opportunities are posted at http://whs.walton.k12.fl.us/scholarships.