FRS Scholarship

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), in cooperation with the NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, seeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life in America by advancing an understanding of rural issues. In keeping with its mission, furthering the education of rural youth is one of the foundation’s primary focuses. Our company, Adams Telephone Co-Operative, is a member of the NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association and is proud to support FRS in this worthy endeavor. 

These scholarships are available to students for the student’s first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require sponsorship by an NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible and must meet the following eligibility requirements. 

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Have at least a C grade point average
• Be accepted by an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
• Must live in a household with telephone service provided by Adams Telephone Co-Operative. These exchanges are Augusta (392), Chambersburg (327), Coatsburg/Paloma (455), Fishhook (338), Golden/La Prairie (696), Hersman (289), Lima (985), Loraine (938) Mendon (936), Meyer (647), Mindale (667), Plymouth (458), and Ursa (964).

Should a student from our service area be selected as a national FRS winner ($2,000), Adams will contribute an additional $1,000 to the scholarship, bringing the total one-time scholarship award to $3,000. If we do not have a national winner, Adams will award up to two $1,000 scholarships.

Scholarship applications will only be accepted online on Kaleidoscope and are due by Friday, February 14, 2025. 

1. Begin online application.
2. Choose Adams Telephone Co-Operative (Golden, IL) as your sponsor.
3. Submit your application by Friday, February 14, 2025.

If you need assistance or have questions about the scholarship program, please contact marketing@adamstel.com. 

2024 FRS National Scholarship Winner

Danielle Flesner presents Sophia Shaffer with a $2,500 FRS Scholarship check during Unity High School’s Awards Day.