Apply today – $1,000 to $1,500 scholarships available for Wisconsin high school seniors

Scholarships to be awarded by Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation and TDS

Attention Wisconsin high school seniors: TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS®) and other Wisconsin communications companies are now accepting applications for the annual Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarship. In 2024, the Foundation received 103 applications and awarded a total of $44,250 to 32 deserving high school seniors seeking higher education.

“Every year, TDS is proud to support the aspirations of high school seniors across the state of Wisconsin as they embark on their higher education journeys,” said Angie Dickison, TDS State Government Affairs Manager. “Through the WSTF scholarship program, we aim to alleviate the financial burden of college for young adults in the communities we are honored to serve.”

Interested high school seniors can apply online and review eligibility requirements at the WSTF Scholarship website. Applications must be electronically submitted by Monday, Feb. 17 at 10:59 p.m. Applications must include a headshot, high school transcripts, a 500 word essay, and a letter of recommendation.

If selected, candidates will be eligible to receive a one-time $1,500 scholarship or a one-time $1,000 scholarship (if attending a two-year technical college) from the WSTF.

The WSTF panel reviews all submitted applications. Finalists will be selected based on factors including grades, academic achievements, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships will be presented during the recipients’ high school graduation ceremonies or awards night programs.

Since 1966, the WSTF has awarded over $1.8 million in scholarships to nearly 1,450 students. The Foundation is part of the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA), a trade organization representing more than 65 Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (including TDS).

Media Contact: Garrett Seymour | Brand Journalist | TDS Telecom | 608-664-5529 | garrett.seymour@tdstelecom.com

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.1 million connections, TDS’ mission is to create a better world through its communications services. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, and data networking services. Visit tdstelecom.com.

TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular and TDS Telecom. Visit tdsinc.com.

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