Walter Harrison Scholarship

A statewide scholarship competition sponsored by electric membership corporations (EMCs) across Georgia and coordinated by Georgia EMC (GEMC). Central Georgia EMC awards this scholarship to support undergraduate students in their educational goals.

Eligibility

• Primary residence must be in the household of a Central Georgia EMC member (electric customer) or a CGEMC employee
• Applicants must be undergraduates (graduating high school seniors and students already enrolled in college or vocational-technical schools are eligible)
• Previous Walter Harrison Scholarship winners are not eligible

Geographic Scope

• Statewide Georgia competition
• Must be a Central Georgia EMC member or employee

Selection Process

• Finalists are chosen locally by Central Georgia EMC
• Finalist applications are then submitted to GEMC for the state competition
• Selection is based on financial need and academic achievement

Award Use

• Usable at any accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical institute in Georgia

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Christy Chewning
• Email: cchewning@cgemc.com
• Phone: 770-504-7917
• Mailing Address: Central Georgia EMC, Attn: Scholarships, 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233

Additional Notes

• Only scholarship winners will be notified by email
• Through a single application, students can be considered for both the Walter Harrison Scholarship and the CGEMC Powering the Future Scholarship

Application Process

Deadline: January 23rd (for Fall Semester enrollment)

Submission Method:

1. Submit application to: Central Georgia EMC, Attn: Scholarships, 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233
2. Applications open in October each year
3. Applications must be received by January 23rd for Fall Semester of the following year

Contact for Questions:

• Christy Chewning, CGEMC Scholarship Program Coordinator
• Email: cchewning@cgemc.com
• Phone: 770-504-7917

Note: The website indicates a single application can be used to apply for both the Walter Harrison Scholarship and the CGEMC Powering the Future Scholarship, but specific application materials and forms are not detailed in the provided content.