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Walter Harrison Scholarship
Flint Energies enters five applications from our service area into a pool of statewide entries each year. Seven $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2012 to students in EMC households. High school seniors and undergraduate students attending any vocational school or two- or four-year accredited college or university in Georgia are eligible to apply. Applications for 2011 must be postmarked by January 27, 2012.
Click here to download the 2012 Walter Harrison Scholarship application.
In 2011, the scholarship recipients were:
Michael Land, Jasper
Katherine Bickley, Marietta
Maria Westerfield, Molena
Whitley Salaan Clark, Millen
Tara Marie Bishop, Covington
Jennifer Dandron, Tignall
Phillip Salter, Louisville
More than $ 140,500 has been awarded to students in EMC households since the program began in 1985. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of a scored essay, academic achievement and financial need. Georgia's EMCs started the scholarship program to honor the late Walter Harrison. Harrison was known in Georgia and across the nation as "Mr. Rural Electrification” for his pioneering efforts in the electrical cooperative industry and for his lifelong dedication to improving life in rural areas.
For more information, or to apply for a scholarship, please contact Jennie Lacey, Flint Energies, P.O. Box 7089, Warner Robins, GA 31095, or 1.800.342.3616, extension 5529 or 478.218.5529
Flint Energies Foundation Jack Hunnicutt Scholarship
The Flint Energies Foundation Jack Hunnicutt Scholarship was established in memory of Jack Hunnicutt, a founding member and former chairman of the Flint Energies Foundation Board, which administers Operation RoundUp® funds. Four scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $1,250 to Macon State College students attending classes at the Warner Robins campus. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and a reasonable, advisable course of study toward achieving graduation in a timely manner.
The scholarship was awarded to the following students for the 2009-2010 academic year:
Mr. Andrew D. Gutkowski – Planning to major in psychology or history
Ms. Kimberly A. Hall – Nursing major
Mr. Patrick S. Lippert – Communications and Information Technology major
Ms. Sarah M. Pak – Education major
Ms. Becky L. Swartz – Nursing major
Ms. Kristen C. Thompson – Business Management major
This scholarship is administered by Macon State College, learn about this scholarship and others at:
http://www.maconstate.edu/foundation/scholarships/estscholarships.aspx