ALTAMAHA EMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Four
scholarships, worth $1,000 each, will be awarded to local students this
spring. The Altamaha EMC Foundation Scholarships were founded in an
effort to help local students further their education.
The
scholarships are funded by members' doantions through Operation Round Up. Applicants must be a member of Altamaha EMC.
Applications are available by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. You can
also request an application from any of our four office locations. The deadline to submit an application is February 27, 2026.
Scholarships will be awarded based on academic ability and financial
need. Winners will be announced in May each year.
»Click here to download the Altamaha EMC 2026 Scholarship Program Application
»Click here to download more information regarding the scholarship application
For more information about the Altamaha EMC Foundation Scholarship, contact Will NeSmith.
Will NeSmith
Altamaha EMC
PO Box 346 - Lyons,Ga 30436
(912)526-2173
will.nesmith@altamahaemc.com
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
A. Acceptance letter or other evidence to confirm admission to a GEORGIA college or technical college. If student is not yet accepted, this information will be required at the time the scholarship is awarded.
B. Two-page autobiographical sketch with reference to future plans and goals as well as your involvement in the community.
C. High school transcript.
D. SAT or ACT score.
E. Two letters of recommendation.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 WINNERS!
Five local high school seniors were recently awarded scholarships through the Altamaha EMC Foundation.
These scholarships are funded through Altamaha EMC's Operation Round Up program. Each year, the Foundation awards two scholarships worth $1,000 each to students planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college in Georgia and two scholarships also worth $1,000 each to students planning to further their education at one of Georgia's technical colleges.
Meet Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients:
 Maria Luna-Munoz |
 Lauryn Ellington |
 Jayden Ricks |
 Alexus Mercer |
 Yovana Hernandez |
Mareli Luna-Munoz, daughter of Juan Luna and Maria Munoz, is graduating as Valedictorian fromToombs County High School, During her high school career, she participated in cross country and soccer while maintaining an exceptional academic record. Mareli plans to attend Georgia Southern University this fall to pursue a degree in nursing.
Lauryn Ellington, daughter of April and Jeffery Ellington, is graduating from East Laurens High School. She has been involved in cheerleading, Interact, and Beta Club and plans to attend Georgia Southern University this fall to pursue a degree in business education.
Jayden Ricks, son of Michelle Ricks and Christopher Johnson, is graduating from East Laurens High School. A participant in RESA Math and a volunteer with the Dublin-Laurens Humane Society, Jayden plans to attend Georgia Southern University, where he will major in mathematics with a minor in engineering.
Alexus Le'Unna Mercer, daughter of Wayne Waders and Eugenia Mercer, is graduating from Swainsboro High School. She served as the Swainsboro Senior Beta Activities Director and plans to attend Southeastern Technical College to enter the ASN program before continuing her education toward becoming a registered nurse.
Yovana Hernandez, daughter of Mayra Hernandez, is graduating from Swainsboro High School. Throughout high school, she was active in marching band, Spanish Club, Beta Club, 21st Century Leaders, and FBLA. She also volunteered with the Lazarus Project food distribution program. Yovana plans to attend Southeastern Technical College this fall to pursue a career as a registered dental hygienist.
The Altamaha EMC Foundation is honored to support these exceptional students as they pursue their dreams and prepare to become the next generation of leaders and professionals. We congratulate each of these scholarship recipients and thank the members who participate in Operation Round Up for making these opportunities possible.