For WCISA member companies
WCISA Scholarship Program
Supporting education for employees, interns, and dependents across the wire and cable industry
three Scholarship Types
Open to WCISA member companies and their teams/families.
Employee & Intern Scholarship
WCISA Employee & Intern Scholarship for people currently working at a WCISA member company: One or more awards per year. Applicants should have a need and desire to enroll in or be enrolled in an in-person or online course or degree program that is related to their job description at the WCISA member company. Applications are due from employees, interns or colleagues at WCISA member companies by July 31 of each year.
Applications due July 31 (annually).
Applications due July 31 (annually).
High School Graduate Scholarship
WCISA High School Graduate Scholarship for high school graduates with a parent or grandparent working at a WCISA member company: One or more awards per year. Applicants must be a high school graduate enrolled in a college or university in the fall of the application year. Any planned field of study is acceptable. Applications are due from students or parents/grandparents at WCISA member companies by July 31 of each year.
Applications due July 31 (annually).
Applications due July 31 (annually).
Special Scholarship
WCISA Special Scholarship for extraordinary or special circumstances, directly or via industry partners (memorials, hardships, research projects, endowments, etc.). These are awarded on a case-by-case basis. Applications or requests may be submitted at any time of the year by an employee of any WCISA member company or via industry partners.
Applications due July 31 (annually).
Applications due July 31 (annually).
How to Apply
Send a brief written statement via email. Keep it clear and specific.
1
Identify your connection
State your affiliation with a WCISA member company (employee, intern, or parent/grandparent of applicant).
2
Select The Scholarship
State the category (Employee & Intern, High School Graduate, or Special) and your program/goal.
3
Make Your Case
Explain the need and reasons to be selected (course, degree, or special circumstance).
4
Email Your Statement
Email your statement
Send to info@wcisaonline.org Subject: “WCISA Scholarship Application”.
Tip: Attach supporting items (acceptance letter, course info, brief résumé) if available.
Application Deadline:
July 31 each year for Employee, Intern and High School Graduate Scholarships. Special Scholarships accepted year-round.
