1. Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), in conjunction with the Walton Electric Trust, is proud to once again offer scholarships for the 2016-2017 college school year to graduating seniors.
In the spring of 2016, we will award between 30 and 32 scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC. Each scholarship will be worth $4,000 to students who best demonstrate the EMC spirit of community service, hard work and perseverance. The successful candidate will not necessarily have the top grades in the class, but will have demonstrated their willingness to help others, study hard, and succeed despite any obstacles that they may have had to overcome.
Many potentially good candidates have not applied for the scholarship thinking that they do not have good enough grades to win. Walton has awarded some scholarships in the last several years to students that carried less than a “B” average. The intangibles have proven to be much more persuasive to our judges than just GPA and test scores.
The scholarship will be available to pursue education objectives at any accredited college, university, or vocational/ technical school, not just four-year institutions.
Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office. The applications and supporting documents are due to Walton EMC by no later than Friday, January 29, 2016. There will be no exceptions to the deadline.
If you have any questions, please call Sarah Malcom at 770-266-2391 or email semalcom@waltonemc.com.
2. Clayton State University is a four-year University System of Georgia institution that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
· 3.5 high school grade point average (recalculated based upon College Preparatory Curriculum courses)
· A minimum 1100 SAT (math and verbal sections) OR 24 ACT composite score
· A record of involvement in extracurricular activities
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS RECEIVE:
· An annual university grant of $3,000 (an approximate value of $12,000)
· University housing for 4 years
· A textbook stipend
To be considered for the competitive Presidential Scholars program, prospective students must:
· Submit an additional application (including an essay) and meet Honors Program eligibility qualifications.
· Attend mandatory formal interviews (if selected as a finalist)
Clayton State has awarded more than $1.4 million in Presidential Scholarships from University Foundation funds to undergraduate students. Make sure your students do not miss this opportunity!
The deadline for students to apply for Clayton State University’s Presidential Scholars Program is fast approaching. With the upcoming holiday season and school breaks, February 1, 2016 will be upon us before you know it!
3. The Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University is offering $10,000 worth of scholarships to entering qualifying Freshmen. Please visit http://www.clemson.edu/
