Dawson PPD offers two annual scholarships for students interested in pursuing utility line or a STEM career. The deadline for both scholarships is March 14.
The Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship is valued at $2,000 and will be awarded to one individual. Applicants should be enrolled in a utility line program through any accredited college, university, trade school or community college.
The Dawson PPD STEM Scholarship is awarded to one recipient and offers $1,500 to those pursuing higher education in engineering, accounting, computer programming or a related STEM field.
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