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Scholarship Programs

Snapping Shoals EMC J.E. Robinson Memorial Scholarships

The Snapping Shoals EMC Scholarships were created in 1993 to recognize the achievements of outstanding high school students throughout our area. In 2004 we renamed them the Snapping Shoals EMC J.E. Robinson Memorial Scholarships in memory of our former manager, president and CEO J.E. "Ed" Robinson, who was at the helm of Snapping Shoals from 1953 to 1995.

Academic ability, financial need and other factors, such as school and community activities, are considered in the selection of the scholarship recipients. The Snapping Shoals EMC J.E. Robinson Memorial Scholarships are worth $2,000 each, and we typically award a total of 14 each spring. However, the amount and number of scholarships and the application criteria are subject to change.

Any high school senior whose home (primary residence) is served by Snapping Shoals EMC may apply for our scholarship. We also make application forms available to all seniors at designated high schools that serve the majority of our service territory. The applications are judged by a panel of retired educators, using specific guidelines set forth by Snapping Shoals EMC. Download application

Snapping Shoals EMC All-Around Student Scholarships

The Snapping Shoals EMC All-Around Student Scholarships were created in 2007 to recognize the amazing high school students throughout our area who are able to balance involvement in extracurricular activities while maintaining an excellent academic record.

Involvement in school and community activities is the primary consideration for the All-Around Student Scholarship. Academic ability and financial need are also factors in the selection of the scholarship recipients. The Snapping Shoals EMC All-Around Student Scholarships are worth $2,000 each, and we typically award a total of 6 each spring. However, the amount and number of scholarships and the application criteria are subject to change.

Walter Harrison Scholarships

In addition to having our own scholarships, Snapping Shoals also participates in Georgia EMC's Walter Harrison Scholarship program. This is a statewide competition among students representing EMCs across Georgia. To apply for a Walter Harrison Scholarship through Snapping Shoals, you must reside in the household of, or be, a Snapping Shoals EMC consumer-member (electric customer) or employee.

The Walter Harrison Scholarship program was created in 1985 by the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Board of Directors to honor the late Walter Harrison, a pioneer in bringing electricity to rural areas of Georgia. The program is sponsored by local EMCs throughout the state and is coordinated by Georgia EMC. The number of scholarships awarded each year varies, depending on the interest earned on the scholarship fund. Instructions for applying

The selection of Walter Harrison Scholarship recipients is based primarily on academic achievement and financial need. The scholarships, which are worth $1,000, may be used for undergraduate studies at any two-year or four-year accredited college or university in Georgia, including vo-tech schools. Download application

Washington Youth Tour

Snapping Shoals EMC also awards an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus a $500 college scholarship to two high school sophomores or juniors in our area each year.

The two winners from Snapping Shoals EMC join more than 100 other participants from across Georgia and about 1,400 other students from across the country in visiting our nation’s capital.

The Washington Youth Tour is a fun and fast-paced opportunity to learn about America’s government and history while making new friends. Participants visit historic sites, meet state and national leaders, experience government in action and take part in leadership-building activities.

The judges consider applicants’ scholastic record, school activities, community service and other achievements. SSEMC Youth Tour Scholarships are awarded when participants begin college. Download application

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