For Release: 09/24/2009

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Offers Scholarships

Green Bay, WI - Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is once again accepting scholarship applications from students who live within the company's service area and plan to or are currently attending technical or four-year college programs. Scholarships are offered to students who are high school seniors, continuing college students, returning adults, or minority/females. Scholarships of up to $1,500 per year are awarded based upon outstanding academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and financial need.

Applying is easy. For more information regarding available scholarships, and for an on-line application, visit www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/scholarships.aspx. High school students can visit their guidance counselors for additional information. Applications are due February 1, 2010.

In Spring 2009, Wisconsin Public Service Foundation awarded over 100 scholarships, with the recipients receiving more than $85,000.

The Foundation has given more than $3.8 million in scholarships to students from Northeastern and Central Wisconsin and a portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula since 1964. No customer money is used to support the Foundation or its programs, which are funded by company stockholders.

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