William F. Matson Scholarships

At least two $1,000 scholarship are available for the 2005-2006 college year!

The scholarship memorializes William F. Matson, the late chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Statewide organization, which represents 14 electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. William F. Matson's dedication, tenacity, and vision were highly regarded by all who knew him. 

Who is eligible?

The William F. Matson Scholarship is available to sons and daughters of members and employees of electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey that belong to the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association. Applicants must currently be high school seniors and able to furnish necessary aptitude test scores and financial need information. At least two $1,000, one-time scholarships will be awarded for payment of tuition.

Important dates to remember:

All applications and required information must be received no later than May 9, 2005. Applications are expected to become available mid-January 2005. Finalists will be sent a follow-up questionnaire that must be returned by June 1, 2005. Scholarship awards will be announced at the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association's Summer Meeting in July 2005.

How to apply:

To receive an application you may call the cooperative mid-January @ 973-875-5101 x 117, send an e-mail, or stop by mid-January and pick an application up. When available, applications will also be available via pdf file on the web site (Click here for PDF). Once completed, applications must be mailed to:

Anita Leitzel

The William F. Matson Scholarship

Fund Charitable Trust

PO Box 1266

Harrisburg, PA 17108-1266