Fort Collins Utilities’ Rocky Mountain
Lineman School Scholarship.
Fort Collins Utilities offers an electric lineworker scholarship for tuition costs at Rocky Mountain
Lineman School (RMLS) in Colorado Springs, CO, including, books, accessories and commercial
drivers license training. The scholarship does not include payment of room or board expenses.
Applications are due Sept. 1 to be eligible for the 15-week program (January through April).
Applicant criteria:
• Larimer County resident for one year
prior to application date
• High school senior or graduate with a
2.5 GPA or higher
• GED recipient with a test average of
50 or higher
• Acceptance to Rocky Mountain Lineman
School Program
• Successful completion of assessment
regarding applicant’s ability to complete
all duties of a lineworker with or without
reasonable accommodation and
background check
• Interest in an electric utility career
Students who successfully complete
the program will receive a Certificate of
Occupational Proficiency and be eligible to
apply for employment with Fort Collins Utilities
as a temporary, hourly line groundworker
(must meet required employment terms
and conditions).
Submit application by Sept. 1.
Name
Phone
Address
City / State / Zip
High school
Graduation date GPA
Students will learn to:
School counselor
• set, climb and remove poles
• string conductors
• set and install transformers
and service lines
• perform high-voltage distribution
• convert overhead lines to underground
and maintain underground systems
• maintain and install streetlights
• adhere to safety standards
Employer
Applicants are not eligible if they are related
to a Fort Collins Utilities’ Light and Power
employee who would directly supervise and
determine pay, dismiss or discipline them.
Employer phone
May we contact your counselor or employer? Yes
 No
Attach an autobiography (not to exceed one page)
about yourself and reasons for applying. Mention
any club or activity involvement in high school and
offices held. Also, describe your career plans and
other information or circumstances that would be
helpful in assessing eligibility.
I certify that the information contained on this
application is correct. In the event my application is
approved, I hereby authorize the City of Fort Collins
to review my academic record and to conduct an
assessment regarding my ability to complete all
duties of a lineworker with or without reasonable
accommodation. I authorize the City of Fort Collins
to conduct a background check.
Signature
Applicants are considered for this scholarship without regard to
race, religion, gender, age, national origin, color, creed, ancestry,
marital status, sexual orientation or other characteristics
protected by law.
Return to:
Fort Collins Utilities
Attn: Electric Lineworker Scholarship
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Fort Collins Utilities’
Electric Lineman
Scholarship.
For more information and
scholarship application:
Visit: fcgov.com/electric-scholarship
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (970) 221-6700
TDD: (970) 224-6003
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