The City of Bowling Green is accepting scholarship applications in the memory of Lyle B. Wright and Richard H. Gorsuch for their exemplary leadership in public power. The nominee will be reviewed by the American Municipal Power Selection Committee.
Two $3,000 one-time scholarships are available to graduating seniors based on academic performance, good score on the public power test and participation in a variety of extracurricular activities/programs.
Lyle B. Wright Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior living in a household that receives electricity from Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. This scholarship is not available to those who qualify for the Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship.
Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship – Applicant must be a graduating senior who has a parent or guardian that is employed by the Bowling Green Municipal Electric System.
High School transcript showing the cumulative grade-point average is required.
Lyle B. Wright and Richard H. Gorsuch Scholarship Application Packet (PDF)
Applications can also be obtained in the Utility Director’s Office by calling 419.354.6246 or by Emailing Michelle Mazey.
Applications are due in the Utility Director’s Office, 305 North Main Street by 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2023. Applications may also be submitted by Emailing the Utilities Office by 4:00 p.m. on December 12, 2023.