The scholarships are created to assist the Evergreen Co-op staff members and their families, as well as Evergreen Co-op members, to further their education.

Scholarship Value:
Up to four scholarships of $1,500.00 each, will be awarded to individuals throughout the Evergreen Co-op trading area. The number of recipients of the scholarships will be determined annually by the Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors.

Application Forms:
Click the Evergreen Co-op Scholarship Application link to access the Scholarship Application.

Application Process & Submission Date:
Applicants must apply within 1 year of high school graduation. All applicants will need to submit a completed application and provide proof of acceptance and enrollment into the program which the scholarship is being applied for, prior to being awarded the Evergreen Co-op Scholarship.

A completed application form and all documentation must be emailed to Scholarship@evergreen.crs on/or before May 31st of the year in which the applicant is applying.  All documents that are emailed must be in a Word or PDF format.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be one of the following:
1. An Evergreen Co-op staff member and/or immediate family member.
2. A Member of the Evergreen Co-op and/or immediate family member.
3. Applicant must apply within one year of high school graduation.

Applicants must indicate their Cooperative involvement as well as their involvement in community activities, volunteer activities and other extra-curricular interests.

Applicants must complete an application form and provide a minimum of two current letters of reference (that have been created within the last 2 years), one Community Reference and one Educational Reference.

Selection Process:
The Scholarship Committee of the Evergreen Board of Directors will review the applications received and present its recommendations to the Board of Directors at the June Board Meeting for the final decision.

In making its decision on the successful applicants, the Committee will consider the following items:
1. Cooperative experience (Rocky Credit Union, Servus Credit Union, Blue Mountain Power, Rocky Gas Co-op, Livestock Co-op ect.)
2. Community involvement (volunteer work, groups, special events, etc.);
3. Work experience (Evergreen Co-op, babysitting, highs school work experience, farm work) Identify important milestones in your description.
4. Program of study.

All applicants will be notified, regardless of the outcome of their application, following the June Board meeting.

The Committee may arrange an official presentation of the Awards at which time photos will be taken so that the Co-op can announce publicly the winners. If an official presentation is not possible, we will require a photograph of the recipient to be submitted.

If the successful applicant is a graduating student(s), the scholarship winners may be recognized at a function at the student’s school.