Line Worker Scholarship

One full-tuition scholarship of up to $25,000 awarded annually toward educational expenses at an approved Line Worker school.

The Cobb EMC Line Worker scholarship gives those interested in pursuing a career in line work the opportunity to apply to receive one full-tuition scholarship of up to $25,000 to cover educational expenses at an approved line worker school. The scholarship recipient’s primary residence must be within Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton or Paulding county.

  • The scholarship recipient's primary residence must be within Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton or Paulding county.
  • The scholarship applicant must be a 2024/2025 high school graduate.
  • Be accepted or enrolled in an approved Line Worker School*:
    • Elite Lineman Training Institute – Elite 
    • Southeastern Lineman Training Center – SLTC 

*If a student is not yet accepted, this information will be required when the scholarship is awarded.

  • Write an autobiographical sketch with references to future plans and goals.
  • Complete the two-page application and submit by the deadline. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, June 6, 2025.

Cobb EMC
Attn: Mark Justice
1000 EMC Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Fax: 678-355-3026
Email: CobbEMCLineworkerScholarship@cobbemc.com

Download the Cobb EMC Line Worker Scholarship Application.

Application deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025

Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, June 6, 2025.