SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - (KNEP) - Western Nebraska Community College Foundation and Black Hills Energy partner to offer two scholarships.

The two $2,000 scholarships will be funded through Black Hills Energy for WNCC welding students with special interests in HVAC, gas utility or similar fields.

In addition to the funds, Black Hills Energy will support students and faculty through career enrichment opportunities, such as job shadowing, guest speakers, information sessions, career fairs and summer internships.

Students who want to apply need to indicate welding as their course of study and meet additional guidelines. The deadline to be considered is March 1st and the first two scholarships will be awarded for the 2020-21 academic year.

More information is available at the WNCC Financial Aid Department office.