CVT Scholarships
Copper Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is pleased to announce that $23,500 in scholarships will be made available to graduating seniors. The student must reside within CVT’s service area to apply for the CVT scholarship. Their parents or guardians must be current members of Copper Valley Telecom and reside in CVT’s service area or be wireless customers in Cordova or another area where landline service is unavailable.
Applicants have until the close of business on March 15th, 2023, to submit their applications.
Copper Valley Telecom Scholarship Application Directions
The following information must be included in your application packet
1. High school transcript (minimum 2.0 grade point average)
2. Three letters of recommendation, one from each of the following:
- Classroom teacher
- Community or industry member, or employer
- Personal reference
3. Personal data narrative, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, including:
- Personal history
- Description of involvement in clubs, school, and community activities
- Outline of education and career goals
4. Certification form (download here) must be signed by applicant and high school counselor or principal.
Applications and supporting documents may be submitted online, mailed, or hand delivered to CVT offices. All applications must be received in CVT’s business office no later than 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023.
Scholarship Application
Youth Tour Scholarships
Copper Valley Telecom offers scholarships for students to attend the RFR Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. Students will learn about the challenges of providing quality broadband in rural communities, meet with Congressional and FCC staff members, and visit historical sites. This year’s youth tour is May 31 – June 4, 2023. Their guardians must be current members of Copper Vally Telecom, and students must be 15, 16, or 17 at the time of travel. To learn more about FRS, please visit https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/youth-tour.
Applicants have until the close of business on March 15th, 2023, to submit their applications.
Youth Tour Scholarship Application
Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour. May 31 - June 4, 2023 Students must be aged 15,16 or 17 at the time of the youth tour.
ATA Scholarships
Copper Valley Telecom is proud to endorse scholarships from Alaska Telecom Association (ATA), available to students who are members of Copper Valley Telecom or ATA, or whose parents or guardians are. Applications must be submitted by April, 7 2023. Please visit www.alaskatel.org/scholarships for more information.
FRS Scholarships
Copper Valley Telecom also promotes scholarships from The Foundation for Rural Services (FRS). Please visit frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships/ for pertinent information, before beginning the FRS scholarship application. The deadline for the FRS scholarship application is February 8, 2023.