Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Appalachian Wireless Announces 2009 Scholarship Program
Appalachian Wireless Announces their Scholarship Program for 2009
Ivel, KY – December 31, 2008 Appalachian Wireless, a division of East Kentucky Network and the leading provider of high quality wireless telecommunications products and services in Eastern Kentucky, today announced they will increase their Scholarship Program to assist students with higher education expenses.
Gerald Robinette, General Manager/CEO, announced Appalachian Wireless will continue their Scholarship Program that provided a total of $16,000 in the past three years to graduating seniors.
"This Scholarship Program is just another way that we at Appalachian Wireless are investing in the future of our region," stated Robinette. "We are committed to serving our customers and supporting the communities in our service area. By assisting students with attaining their goal of higher education, we touch lives at a personal level, and I am pleased to announce that this year, we will be again be presenting eight scholarships. Eight students will receive a $1,000 scholarship this year." Robinette stated.
Designed to enable Appalachian Wireless customers to ease the burden often associated with costs of higher education for their children, the Scholarship money received by the student can be used for tuition, books, housing, or meal charges. High school guidance counselors will be receiving the application packets over the next few days. A downloadable application also can be found at the Appalachian Wireless website at www.appalachianwireless.com.
Only students who are customers or whose parent or guardian is a customer of Appalachian Wireless will be eligible and the Scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, academic performance, school, and community involvement, personal essays and letters of recommendation. An independent panel will review the application materials. The guidance counselor will be notified of a student's award and students will receive notification of being Scholarship recipient at their year-end awards ceremony.
Interested students are asked to visit the Appalachian Wireless website at www.appalachianwireless.com
or contact Crystal Hamilton at 606/477-2355 or 800/438-2355 if any further information is needed or to answer any questions regarding this new program.
Appalachian Wireless is the premier CDMA technology-based provider of wireless phone services in portions of four states. With over 140 cell sites serving 29 counties, Appalachian Wireless provides the best local digital and analog coverage in 8000 square miles. Headquartered in Ivel, KY, Appalachian Wireless provides the best local customer service to its licensed population base of 670,000 people in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Consumers can purchase phones and service from more than 50 Appalachian Wireless stores and authorized dealers. More information about Appalachian Wireless can be found at www.appalachianwireless.com. You Always Get More With Appalachian Wireless.
Ivel, KY – December 31, 2008 Appalachian Wireless, a division of East Kentucky Network and the leading provider of high quality wireless telecommunications products and services in Eastern Kentucky, today announced they will increase their Scholarship Program to assist students with higher education expenses.
Gerald Robinette, General Manager/CEO, announced Appalachian Wireless will continue their Scholarship Program that provided a total of $16,000 in the past three years to graduating seniors.
"This Scholarship Program is just another way that we at Appalachian Wireless are investing in the future of our region," stated Robinette. "We are committed to serving our customers and supporting the communities in our service area. By assisting students with attaining their goal of higher education, we touch lives at a personal level, and I am pleased to announce that this year, we will be again be presenting eight scholarships. Eight students will receive a $1,000 scholarship this year." Robinette stated.
Designed to enable Appalachian Wireless customers to ease the burden often associated with costs of higher education for their children, the Scholarship money received by the student can be used for tuition, books, housing, or meal charges. High school guidance counselors will be receiving the application packets over the next few days. A downloadable application also can be found at the Appalachian Wireless website at www.appalachianwireless.com.
Only students who are customers or whose parent or guardian is a customer of Appalachian Wireless will be eligible and the Scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, academic performance, school, and community involvement, personal essays and letters of recommendation. An independent panel will review the application materials. The guidance counselor will be notified of a student's award and students will receive notification of being Scholarship recipient at their year-end awards ceremony.
Interested students are asked to visit the Appalachian Wireless website at www.appalachianwireless.com
or contact Crystal Hamilton at 606/477-2355 or 800/438-2355 if any further information is needed or to answer any questions regarding this new program.
Appalachian Wireless is the premier CDMA technology-based provider of wireless phone services in portions of four states. With over 140 cell sites serving 29 counties, Appalachian Wireless provides the best local digital and analog coverage in 8000 square miles. Headquartered in Ivel, KY, Appalachian Wireless provides the best local customer service to its licensed population base of 670,000 people in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Consumers can purchase phones and service from more than 50 Appalachian Wireless stores and authorized dealers. More information about Appalachian Wireless can be found at www.appalachianwireless.com. You Always Get More With Appalachian Wireless.
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