Apply for NGEMC Line Worker Scholarships

Apply for North Georgia EMC Lineman Scholarship

2026-2027 Application
Before you begin:

This is the application for the NGEMC Lineman Scholarship. Use this link to apply for NGEMC college scholarships.

PLEASE NOTE: Work ethic is an essential criteria considered by our scholarship judges. If the judging committee has reason to believe the application was completed by anyone or anything (i.e. a spouse, parent, AI, etc.) other than the person listed on the application, the applicant may be removed from consideration.

The Lineman Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of our cooperative’s former executive leadership, whose dedication, vision, and commitment to community shaped the organization for decades. Their leadership championed the essential work of line workers—individuals who embody safety, service, and resilience while keeping power flowing to the communities we serve. This scholarship reflects their belief in investing in people, supporting workforce development, and ensuring that the next generation of line workers is equipped to carry forward the cooperative mission.

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must live in a household served by North Georgia EMC and provide proof of residency.
- Applicant must be a high school graduate, hold a GED, or be a high school senior in good standing.
- Applicant must have a current driver’s license and clean driving record.
- A complete application must be submitted before the deadline. Application must include:
  - Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment
  - A maximum 250 word essay answering the question, “Why do you want to be a lineman?”
  - A maximum 250 word essay answering the prompt: "Describe a typical week in your life?”
  - Copy of high school diploma, GED, or transcript for high school student
  - Two letters of recommendation (can be from teacher, employer, or personal acquaintance)
- Previous winners are not eligible for a second scholarship
Funding:
- One-time $2,500 scholarship award.
- The scholarship will be paid directly to the applicant’s chosen lineman school.
- Funds may be used for any lineman school program.
- Student must initiate their school registration and complete the program within one year of award. The school shall return any unused funds to North Georgia EMC.
Scholarship applications will be judged on the following criteria:
- Work Ethic
- Passion for line work
- Commitment to Community
- Character
These traits will be demonstrated through your reference letters and through your responses to the questions and essay prompts included in this application.

Announcement and awards recognition

All applicants will receive a decision letter; recipients will be announced in the spring. For High school seniors: certificates may be presented to the recipient during that school’s scheduled awards ceremony, usually in May.

Are you ready to apply?

Review the following guidelines and required documentation before beginning the application process. Supporting documentation listed below must be uploaded via the online submission form. More information on the documentation will be emailed to you after you complete the application.

Gather Your Information:

Important note: This application will take approximately one hour to complete. There is no option to save and return to your work, so please plan to finish the entire application in one session. Prepare to finish the entire application by gathering your documentation and answers to the essay questions below (limit responses to 250 words each, do not use AI).

It is recommended that you type and save your essay answers in a text document such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs before beginning this document to streamline the application process.

Essay Prompts:
1. Essay prompt 1: Explain why you want to be a line worker.
2. Essay prompt 2: Describe a typical week in your life.
Supporting documentation:

Instructions on uploading these documents will be emailed to you after you complete the application.
- High school diploma, GED, or current transcript.
- Photo or scanned copy of your driver's license.
- NGEMC account number for the residence in which you live.
The above documents must be submitted prior to the Jan. 15, 2027 deadline. To maintain fairness, incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

For more information, please contact our community outreach team.
Do you live in the same household as an NGEMC employee our are you a close relative of an NGEMC employee?

Yes (please provide name of the employee and your relationship to them)

General Information
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Email (Please Confirm)

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Applicant's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Street Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (If different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
NGEMC Account Number
Legal Guardian Info (REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS UNDER AGE 18)
Guardian 1

First NameLast Name
Email (Please confirm)

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Guardian 2

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

School Information
What type of diploma do you have?
High school or other institution issuing diploma/GED:
What line school do you wish to attend?
Date when you will begin line school:
Where do you see yourself in five years?

Extracurricular, Community and Civic Activities
Please list school or community organizations, teams, or activities in which you are involved.
Are you currently employed? If so, where and how many hours a week do you work?

Essay Questions
Essay prompt: Why do you wish to become a line worker? (MAX 250 words)
Essay prompt 2: Describe a typical week in your life (MAX 250 words)

Upload Documentation and Sign
NOTE: This application is not complete until you have submitted all required documentation. You may upload the documents now by using the field below. You may also uplaod any missing documentation at www.ngemc.com/education by Jan. 15, 2027.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
- High school diploma, GED, or current transcripts.
- Copy of your Driver's license.
- Two letters of recommendation (can be from teacher, employer, personal acquaintance)
- Acceptance letter or proof of enrollment in your line school (Please note, this can be submitted after Jan. 15, providing all other documents and your application have been submitted.
If you have any of the above ready to submit, you may do so here:

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Apply for North Georgia EMC Lineman Scholarship

Before you begin:

Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements

Funding:

Announcement and awards recognition

Are you ready to apply?

Gather Your Information:

Essay Prompts:

Supporting documentation:

General Information

Legal Guardian Info (REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS UNDER AGE 18)

School Information

Extracurricular, Community and Civic Activities

Essay Questions

Upload Documentation and Sign