A selection of scholarship opportunities from Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) are available to individuals seeking post-secondary education or training. Eligible candidates may compete for the Walter Harrison, Lineman School and Lerlie & Millard Copeland scholarships.
Graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students could be chosen for one of 14 $1,000 Walter Harrison scholarships. Carroll EMC selects one semi-finalist from its service area to compete at the state level where applications are judged on financial need and academic ability. This scholarship may be used at any two- or four-year university or technical school in Georgia. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2022.
“We’re proud to offer financial assistance where possible and the Walter Harrison Scholarship can help families offset the rising cost of college,” said Rolando Benitez, Member Advocate and Community Relations Representative for Carroll EMC. “To be a good community citizen, we have an obligation to help young people. Scholarships are great avenues to use to reach this audience.”
Full-time students attending the University of West Georgia (UWG) are also eligible for the Lerlie & Millard Copeland Scholarship. Qualifying students who submit a general scholarship application through UWG’s Financial Aid website are automatically considered for the $800 award. For more information on this scholarship, visit westga.edu/scholarships.
Carroll EMC continues to support aspiring linemen by offering the Lineman School Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship receive funding for the cost of tuition, textbooks and other related fees for their chosen lineman school. Online applications close March 4, 2022.
For more information regarding eligibility, applications or deadlines, please visit carrollemc.com/scholarships or contact Rolando Benitez at [email protected] or 770-830-5721.
Carroll EMC is a Member-owned cooperative providing electricity to approximately 52,000 homes and businesses. The co-op serves Members in Carroll, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk, Floyd and Troup counties. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information visit the cooperative’s website at carrollemc.com or follow Carroll EMC on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn. Carroll EMC: Community Built. Community Builder.
