2010 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS)

 College Scholarship Program Available

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2010 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) College Scholarship Program Available

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) and Swisher Telephone Company have teamed up to offer a great scholarship opportunity. The FRS was established in 1994 and through its partnership with the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) promotes, educates and advocates to the public rural telecommunications issues in order to sustain and enhance the quality of life within communities throughout rural America. In keeping with its mission, furthering the education of rural youth is one of the    foundation’s primary focuses. Our company, Swisher Telephone Company, is a member of NTCA and is proud to support FRS in this worthy endeavor.

Following are additional important details:

• Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors only.
• FRS will award thirty (30) $2,500 scholarships nationwide. FRS will fund $2,000 and Swisher Telephone Company will fund $500.00.
• All applications must be postmarked to FRS no later than March 1, 2010.
• This is not a scholarship based on grade point average. Rather, it is geared toward seniors who are good, solid students, but may not qualify for scholarship programs based solely upon GPA.
• All completed applications must be from an existing Swisher Telephone Company customer and applications must be signed by J.R. Brumley, the CEO of Swisher Telephone Company, prior to mailing to FRS.
• Winners will be notified in May 2010.
• Awards will be paid upon proof of registration at an institute of higher education and will be issued in August 2010.

For additional information about the program, visit the FRS Web site at:

http://www.frs.org

You can download the application plus view a list of frequently asked questions. You may also call Steph at 665-5399 or e-mail steph@southslope.com for an application.

Good luck to all that apply!

INS Superior Student of the Month Program

INS Superior Student of the Month Program

The INS Superior Student of the Month program recognizes students in grades 9 - 12 who have demonstrated excellence through their achievements in academics, arts, community, church, sports, political, club and/or entrepreneurial involvement.

Each month during the academic high school year, INS will recognize one high school individual as the winner. Winners will receive a framed certificate and a $250    savings bond.

 Nominations must be made by a community leader, teacher, counselor, advisor, school leader, or other adult who has experienced understanding and involvement with the nominee. The student must be a student of outstanding character and deserves to be recognized. The student accomplishments must have been fulfilled within the last 18 months of the nomination.

Click here for nomination form

Click Here for rules and terms for program