International Lineman’s Rodeo Association Scholarship Program
Award Maximum: $2000
App Deadline:
Aug 01, 2025
Eligibility:
High School Graduate
Program of Interest:
Electrical
Provider:
International Lineman Rodeo Association
Available Campus(es):
- Jacksonville
- Dallas Metro
About this Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: GED/Adult High School Graduate, High School Graduate
Our mission is to inspire and promote the Lineworker trade for today and the future. Lineworkers answer the call to power our nation every day by operating, maintaining, and constructing a safe and reliable electrical grid. The purpose of this scholarship program is to assist students entering into an electrical Lineman training program at an accredited school and achieve the completion of the that program. The ILRA awards a minimum of 10 scholarships per year.
What is it?
The International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo has been a staple event in the lineworker community for more than 40 years. The rodeo gathers lineworkers from all across the globe to compete in various competitions relating to the electric utility industry.
The ILRA offers a scholarship to children or friends of Journeyman Linemen that enroll at an accredited school and complete the program
When is it?
- January: Applications Distributed
- August 1: Deadline for the return of completed applications to the Scholarship Committee
- August 30: Scholarship recipients notified
- October: Scholarship certificates presented via email and the checks forwarded to the Lineman Schools with instructions in January.
Who can apply?
- Must be a son or daughter of a Journeyman Lineman, or recommended by a Journeyman Lineman.
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent GED.
- Applicant needs to submit a letter of recommendation from their high school advisor or equivalent GED advisor and a friend or relative.
- Applicant needs to write a letter to the Scholarship Committee on why they should be selected to receive the scholarship, including your financial need.
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