Meet past FRS Scholarship Winners, sponsored by NNTC, by clicking the videos below:
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) will be awarding a number of scholarships to rural students in 2027! Application period is open now!
The Foundation for Rural Service has a vital interest in helping rural communities grow and thrive. FRS is a part of The Rural Broadband Association or NTCA.
Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company is a proud member of these organizations who both strive to keep rural America alive in Washington, D.C.
You are eligible to apply for an FRS Scholarship, if you meet the following criteria:
- You’ll be graduating high school in 2027 -or- you’ll be a first year law student in 2027 -or- a non-traditional student
- You’re a U.S. Citizen
- You’re sponsored by an NTCA Member Company, like NNTC
- You’ve been accepted by an accredited two or four-year college university or vocational-technical school
- You have an interest in returning to a rural community following graduation
HELPFUL TIPS:
- During the application process you’ll choose “Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company” (#28524) as your sponsoring telecom company.
- Please make sure the student has NNTC services at home, or the application will be disqualified.
- If you’re a first year law school applicant, please use this link to apply: https://www.frs.org/programs/james-l-bass-legal-scholarship
- If you’re a non-traditional student, you’ll still use the ‘Apply Today‘ link.
The Scholarship Application is due ONLINE ONLY by February 15th, 2027 at 10:59 pm (CST).
If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact NNTC Marketing Manager, Melissa Lanzourakis at 402.632.2240 or via email at melissa.lanzourakis@nntcemployee.com