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WALTER HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP: |
LOCAL STUDENTS COULD BE
ELIGIBLE FOR $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
Given the bleak economic climate, many students headed to
college could benefit from a “hand-up” to help offset the rising
cost of higher education. With that in mind, and the knowledge
that students and families face significant financial pressures,
Altamaha EMC is currently accepting applications for the Walter
Harrison Scholarship, a program sponsored by Georgia’s 42
electric cooperatives.
The $1,000 scholarship can be applied to academic expenses at
any accredited two- or four-year university, college or
vocational technical institute in Georgia. Factors for
consideration include grade point average, SAT scores, academic
standing, scholastic honors, and financial need. A scholarship
committee comprised of EMC directors and managers selects
students who exceed in these areas and who struggle with college
expenses. Seven scholarships will be awarded statewide in 2012.
 Students
who apply for the scholarship must be accepted or enrolled in an
accredited undergraduate degree program. They also must complete
an application and write a biographical sketch which provides a
preview of his or her future plans.
Created in 1985 by the board of directors of Georgia EMC, the
Scholarship pays tribute to the late Walter Harrison, a pioneer
in the rural electricity movement and a leader at local, state
and national levels in the electric cooperative program. Since
1985, Georgia’s electric cooperatives have awarded more than
$140,000 to students via the Walter Harrison Scholarship
program.
WALTER HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND CRITERIA
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The
recipient’s primary residence must be the household of an
Altamaha EMC member or Altamaha EMC employee. All EMC members
and employees are also eligible.
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The
recipient must be enrolled in an accredited program, either
full-time or part-time.
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The
recipient must be an undergraduate student only.
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The
scholarship fund will be in the form of a grant program with
funds being paid to the college, university or vocational
school.
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A person
may submit an application each year, but previous winners are
not eligible for a second scholarship.
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The
scholarship fund will provide $1,000 for each scholarship
winner’s educational expenses. The number of scholarships will
depend on the fund earnings.
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Scholarship use must commence within one year of date of
issuance and be totally utilized within two years of the date of
issuance. The school shall return any unused funds to the
scholarship fund.
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The
scholarship may be used at any two-year or four-year accredited
college or university in Georgia including vo-tech schools.
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A
combination of need and academic ability will be used in
determining scholarship fund winners.
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An
executive committee will oversee the scholarship fund.
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Georgia
Southern University will administer the scholarship fund.
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Scholarship winners must notify their EMC Walter Harrison
Scholarship Coordinator of the name of the school they plan to
attend by June 1, 2012 or they will forfeit the scholarship.
The Walter Harrison Scholarship is awarded to
students who excel in the areas of GPA, SAT scores, academic
standing, scholastic honors, and who demonstrate a financial
need. Entries will be reviewed by a scholarship committee made
up of EMC directors and managers from across Georgia.
Application can be downloaded below.
►Application - Word Document
►Application - PDF Format
The deadline to submit applications is
January 31, 2012.
For more information, contact Tammye Vaughn at:
Tammye Vaughn
Altamaha EMC
PO Box 346 - Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-2120
tammye.vaughn@altamahaemc.com
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