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Strata Networks Scholarships

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Only available to cooperative members. To qualify for membership, user must subscribe to landline or internet service and reside in one of the 10 local districts.

At Strata, we feel privileged to offer a scholarship program for our local students. These scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance for educational opportunities to individuals with commitments to rural communities, to support those wishing to pursue advanced training in career preparation and to encourage emphasis for careers in telecommunications or any other field which would enhance rural development in the Uintah Basin.

*Applicants must be immediate family members of a current Strata Networks member (Strata Networks membership requires broadband or landline service. “Family members” are sons, daughters, and stepchildren, including legal guardianship or an adopted status.).

High School Seniors

General Scholarships

These scholarships (ten per year) are available for dependents of Strata Networks members graduating from high school. The scholarship will be used for post-high school education, such as colleges, universities, technology centers, or other advanced training centers or programs. These are nonrenewable, up to $2,500 per academic year.

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Richard Adams High School Senior Renewable

This scholarship was established in 2012 as a memorial scholarship to honor Mr. Richard Adams, a past Strata Networks employee who lost his life while doing maintenance work during regular working hours. This scholarship (one per year) is available to graduating high school students dependent on Strata Networks members. The scholarship will be used for post-high school education, such as colleges, universities, technology centers, or other advanced training centers or programs. This scholarship is payable up to $10,000 in four equal installments of $2,500 per school year, based on meeting eligibility requirements each school year. Preference will be given to those who meet the following criteria and are selected by the Scholarship Committee with the approval of the Board of Directors.

  • Study communications, technology, or business-related fields.
  • Future plans include returning to the local community.
  • Meet the requirements of the Strata Networks Board Scholarship committee to prequalify for the following year’s scholarship renewal.

Use the link below to apply for one or both of these scholarships.

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Non-Traditional Students

Charles Crozier Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1995 as a memorial scholarship honoring Mr. Charles Crozier, a former president, director, and employee of Strata Networks. This scholarship will be accepted at local institutions only.

The Charles Crozier Memorial Scholarship is restricted to students who have not attended high school for at least one year at the time of the application deadline and who are Strata Networks members or dependents of members enrolling at higher education institutions located in the Uintah Basin, such as UBTech and USU.

Two nonrenewable scholarships of up to $2,500 per year will be awarded. Scholarships are to be paid in equal installments based on whether the education is on a quarter, semester, or program basis. Each installment is awarded based on the prior quarter, semester, or program being successfully completed.

Applications are now closed.

Additional Opportunities

Foundation for Rural Service

Local students whose parents are members of Strata Networks may also apply for the Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship. The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students nationwide for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require sponsorship by an NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association member company (Strata Networks being one of them) to be eligible. The recipients of these scholarships are chosen entirely by the FRS Selection Committee. The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), in cooperation with NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, seeks to sustain and enhance the quality of life in America by advancing an understanding of rural issues. Through its various programs and initiatives, FRS strongly supports the continuing education of rural youth.

Eligibility

Each applicant must:
Be a graduating high school senior
Be a United States citizen
Be sponsored by a current NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association (Strata Networks) member
Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Have at least a C grade average (GPA)
Express interest in returning to a rural community following graduation

Additional Information

Please send completed applications to:

Selection Committee
Foundation for Rural Service
4121 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22203-1801

Applications must be postmarked no later than February 8, 2023.

For additional information, click here.

Bundle Options

Bundle this package with wireless service & get both services for as low as $114.99/mo.

Bundle this package with a landline for only $94.99/mo.

Includes price of internet package, with download speeds up to 1000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 500 Mbps, and 1st line of unlimited talk, text, and data, or 3 GB of shareable data. Each additional line is extra. Click here to learn more.

Discounted bundle rate only available if subscribed to internet and landline. Taxes and fees may apply. Regular rates apply if the service took alone.

Businesses do not qualify for these rates.Click Here. to view business internet plans.

Not all speeds are available in all locations.

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Bundle Options

Bundle this package with wireless service & get both services for as low as $99.99/mo.

Bundle this package with a landline for only $79.99/mo.

Includes internet package price, with download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps, and 1st line of unlimited talk, text, and data, or 3 GB of shareable data. Each additional line is extra. Click here to learn more.

Discounted bundle rate only available if subscribed to internet and landline. Taxes and fees may apply. Regular rates apply if the service took alone.

Businesses do not qualify for these rates. to view business internet plans.

Not all speeds are available in all locations.

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Special Offer

*Existing broadband customers who qualify for faster internet speeds can upgrade to a higher speed package for no additional charge for a 60-day period, or two billing cycles. Depending on when in the current billing cycle, the promotion is accepted, a prorated portion of the upgraded package price may be applied before the promotion takes effect. After the 60-day promotional period, increased package speeds will automatically continue, and regular package rates will be applied unless customer calls to change or cancel. Business accounts do not qualify. Actual attainable speeds vary by location. Some legacy internet plans may not be available to return to after upgrading. Offer may end at any time. May only be used once per account. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Terms and Conditions

All data usage will be throttled at 25 Mbps up until 25 GB of data usage occurs within a single billing period. After 25 GB, speed will be reduced to 5 Mbps on local and roaming networks. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different STRATA wireless plan or be subject to different policies. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. For full terms and conditions,Click here.

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Special Offer

Add a new line or upgrade an existing line and get up to $400 off select 128 GB or 256 GB smartphones. Phone must be activated on current wireless plan with monthly installments. Discounts will be applied over 24 monthly bill credits. Credits will end and any remaining balance is due if customer disconnects service, is delinquent on payments, or exercises early upgrades or device payoffs before 24 months. Credit amount may not exceed the value of the device purchased. Credits have no cash value. Not an early upgrade program for existing wireless customers; the current device being upgraded may not be on an existing installment plan and must be owned by customer to receive discount. Additional taxes & fees may apply. Enrollment in paperless billing or autopay is required. Offer good while supplies last and may end at any time. Limit of 4 per account. May be combined with other promos. Restrictions apply; see store for details.

Devices:

  • iPhone 14 Pro 128 GB
  • iPhone 14 Pro 256 GB
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max 128 GB
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max 256 GB
  • iPhone 14 Plus 128 GB
  • iPhone 14 Plus 256 GB
  • iPhone 14 128 GB
  • iPhone 14 256 GB
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128 GB
  • iPhone 13 Pro 256 GB
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128 GB
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 256 GB
  • iPhone 13 128 GB
  • iPhone 13 256 GB
  • iPhone 13 mini 128 GB
  • iPhone 13 mini 256 GB
  • iPhone 12 128 GB GB
  • iPhone 12 256 GB
  • iPhone 12 Mini 256 GB
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 256GB
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 256GB
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 128GB
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 128GB
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 256GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 256GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S22+ 128GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S22+ 256GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 256GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition 128GB
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition 256GB

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Terms and Conditions

All data usage will be throttled at 25 Mbps up until 25 GB of data usage occurs within a single billing period. After 25 GB, speed will be reduced to 5 Mbps on local and roaming networks. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different STRATA wireless plan or be subject to different policies. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. For full terms and conditions,Click here

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Special Offer

Get $50 off Samsung Galaxy Buds2, Buds2 Pro, or Buds Pro with purchase of Samsung Galaxy S or Z series device in same transaction. Limits: 1 discounted accessory per eligible smartphone purchase; 2 of each accessory per customer/account. May be combined with other promos. Subject to change. Offer good while supplies last. Restrictions apply; see store for details.

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Terms and Conditions

Includes price of internet package and unlimited talk, text & data. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Maximum of 10 lines per account. Business accounts do not qualify for these rates. All data usage will be throttled at 25 Mbps up until 25 GB of data usage occurs within a single billing period. After 25 GB, speed will be reduced to 5 Mbps on local and roaming networks. Customers who consistently use excessive amounts of data outside of the local area may be required to select a different STRATA wireless plan or be subject to different policies. Tethered data will be restricted to the same policy. For full terms and conditions, click here.

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Special Offer

Port-in of existing number & activation on current wireless plan required to qualify for switch credit of $200. $200 switch credit will be applied in the form of 12 monthly bill credits toward voice, text, & data rates, and has no cash value. Enrollment in paperless billing or autopay is required. Limit of 4 per account. Customer not eligible if they have ported out of STRATA’s wireless service within the last 6 mos. May be combined with other wireless offers. Promotion may end at any time. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Special Offer

New STRATA internet customers pay only $29.99/mo. for their internet package for the first three months. After three months, regular rates apply. Customer must be on current internet plan and enrolled in automatic payments and/or paperless billing to qualify. Residential accounts only. Leased equipment and add-on services may be extra. Upon initiation of service, customer may be subject to connect fees and/or service deposits. Customers who have disconnected internet service with STRATA within the last three months are not eligible for promotion. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Promotion may end at any time. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Special Offer

New STRATA internet customers pay only $29.99/mo. for their internet package for the first three months. After three months, regular rates apply. Customer must be on current internet plan and enrolled in automatic payments and/or paperless billing to qualify. Residential accounts only. Leased equipment and add-on services may be extra. Upon initiation of service, customer may be subject to connect fees and/or service deposits. Customers who have disconnected internet service with STRATA within the last three months are not eligible for promotion. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Promotion may end at any time. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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Special Offer

Get the first 30 days of Preferred television plan free, or a discount equal to the price of the Preferred plan, upon new activation. Free period will begin as soon as customer submits payment information. After 30 days, subscription will automatically renew and regular pricing for selected package & add-ons will be charged to customer’s credit card each month unless subscription is cancelled before the next billing date. May only be used once per Strata account. Restrictions apply; see store for details.

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Special Offer

Get $200 off select iPad Pro 11 devices. To qualify, customer must be adding a new line to existing wireless account or activating a new wireless account. iPad must be activated on a current wireless plan with data, and on monthly installment plans. Discount will be applied in the form of 24 monthly bill credits toward the device and has no cash value. Credits will end and any remaining balance is due if the customer disconnects wireless service, is delinquent on payments, or exercises early upgrades or device payoffs before 24 months. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Enrollment in paperless billing or autopay is required. Limited to available inventory. Offer may end at any time. May be combined with other promotions. Restrictions apply, see store for details.

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