Ocmulgee EMC Scholarship

Ocmulgee EMC continues to support the youth of our area through a Scholarship Program for deserving high school seniors. Demonstrating the Co-op's commitment to education, Ocmulgee EMC will award one $1,000.00 scholarship in each of Bleckley, Dodge and Pulaski Counties to graduating seniors each year. A total of three $1,000.00 scholarships will be issued. The application deadline for this years award is March 15, 2006.

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Guidelines for scholarship are as follows:

• Applicants must live in a household served by Ocmulgee EMC.
• Recipient must be a high school senior.
• The scholarship will be a grant paid to the college, university or vocational/technical school.
• Funds can be used at any U.S. accredited college, university or vocational/technical school.
• Students must use the scholarship within one year of issuance, and it must be completely used within two years of issuance date. The school shall return any unused funds to OEMC.
• Applications are judged based on academic ability, financial need and community contributions.
• Applications are scored by an independent panel of judges.
• Essay must be a 500-750 word, typed autobiographical sketch referencing plans and goals while indicating a concern for community.

If you are interested in applying please print, complete and return the application to our office by March 15th, 2006. If you would like to talk with someone for further information please contact our office at (478) 374-7001 or send an e-mail to pbearden@ocmulgeeemc.com.