A. General Selection Criteria will include the following evaluation considerations:
1. Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative membership eligibility; as required.
2. The depth of addressing the assigned topic and the dynamics of written communication exhibited within the 300-500 word essay submittal.
3. Grade Point Average.
4. School and Community involvement.
5. SAT or ACT Score.
B. The following point scale will be utilized for determining the three recipients of the academic scholarships:
1. 300 - 500 Word Essay 0 – 70
2. School and Community Involvement 0 – 10
3. SAT or ACT Score 0 – 10
4. Grade Point Average 0 – 10
5. Total Possible Points 100
C. The highest scoring applicants in each of the three designated county areas will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship as well as a possible additional line technician program $2,000 scholarship as applicable.