One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by Lighting the Way.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a future or current student enrolled in a Trade School and have resided in either Accomack or Northampton County for at least one year.
Examples: Line worker, IT/Cyber Security, Construction, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Mechanic, etc.
Submit a 250-500 word essay on one (1) of the following topics:
1. From a general observation of living on the Eastern Shore, what challenges do you foresee encountering if you decide to start your professional career in the trade industry on the Eastern Shore of Virginia? How could you better prepare yourself for these challenges?
2. How has growing up on the Eastern Shore prepared you for life after high school? What resources were most valuable to you?
For more information please contact Virgil Wessells at vwessells@anec.com or (757) 787-9750 Ext. 318