Scholarship Opportunities

Craft Scholarship Programs

Westar Energy Craft Scholarships are available to individuals who wish to pursue an associate degree in electric power and distribution in Kansas.

Craft Scholarship Awards

Why pursue a degree in electric power and distribution or power plant technology?

Line Worker Scholarships

Number of Scholarships Available:

• One general Line Worker Scholarship
• One female Line Worker Scholarship (if applicable)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Kansas resident
• Must be a graduating High School Senior or equivalent or recent High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must pursue a degree in Electric Power and Distribution in Kansas
• Must be eligible to obtain a Commercial Drivers License
• Must enroll as a full-time student in a degree program (does not have to be enrolled prior to scholarship award, but must be a full-time student in degree program to receive award
• Must maintain 2.5 G.P.A. during degree program
• If 18, must be willing to submit to a Motor Vehicle Records Check (drug free with no DUI convictions)

Program Selection Process:
Consideration for a Line Worker Scholarship will be given to applicants who:

• Submit a completed application and essay by March 17, 2012.
• If selected, attend one of the mandatory two day Climbing Camps
• Complete a Job Fit Survey (given during camp)
• Participate in a personal interview (given during camps)

Program Benefits:

• Access to a professional mentor through the Ellis Foundation and Westar Energy
• Opportunity for direct placement into technical school program (restrictions may apply)
• Opportunity for internship and future employment with Westar Energy

Camp Dates: May 5 to 6, 2012 or May 12 to 13, 2012.

Camp Location: Professional Development Center, Topeka, KS.

Apply: 2012 Craft Scholarship Application

Interested students must submit a completed application and essay by March 17, 2012 via mail to:

Power Plant Operator Scholarships

Number of Scholarships Available:

• One general Power Plant Operator Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Kansas resident
• Must be a graduating High School Senior or equivalent or recent High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must pursue a degree in Power Plant Technology in Kansas
• Must enroll as a full-time student in a degree program (does not have to be enrolled prior to scholarship award, but must be a full-time student in degree program to receive award
• Must maintain 2.5 G.P.A. during degree program

Program Selection Process:
Consideration for a Power Plant Operator Scholarship will be given to applicants who:

• Submit a completed application and essay by March 17, 2012.
• If selected, attend the mandatory two day Skills Test Camp
• Complete a Job Fit Survey and CADI Testing (given during camp)
• Participate in a personal interview (given during camps)

Program Benefits:

• Access to a professional mentor through the Ellis Foundation and Westar Energy
• Opportunity for internship and future employment with Westar Energy

Camp Dates: May 5 to 6, 2012 or May 12 to 13, 2012.

Camp Location: Jeffrey Energy Center, St. Mary's, KS

Apply: 2012 Craft Scholarship Application

Interested students must submit a completed application and essay by March 17, 2012 via mail to:

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Winners will be announced at the end of May. Students must be able to attend on of the camp dates in order to be eligible for a scholarship.

Scholarship Administration is performed by The Ellis Foundation.

• The Ellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that specializes in academic scholarships.
• The Ellis Foundation offers recipients resources and opportunities including; Mentoring programs, social networking opportunities, financial guidance and debt free counseling, volunteer opportunities, post graduation career placement assistance.

Westar Energy is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.