CEMC awards $12,000 in scholarships through Senior Scholarship Program

Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is proud to support higher education by awarding college scholarships to 12 deserving students through its 2023 Senior Scholarship Program.

The scholarship program is a part of the cooperative’s ongoing commitment to education and community service.

Winners were chosen through a competitive selection process that included academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement and financial need. The selection committee was made up of educators who assessed each applicant’s potential for success and future contribution to society.

Congratulations to each of the following students who have each been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship that can be used toward freshman year expenses such as tuition, textbooks and lab fees.

• Jude Abernathy of White House. Jude is a graduate of White House High School and will attend Freed- Hardeman University.
• London Abernathy of White House. London is a graduate of White House Heritage High School and will attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
• Dya’Ron Grundy of Pleasant View. Dya’Ron is a graduate of Springfield High School and will attend Tennessee State University.
• Madelyn Harrison of Ashland City. Madelyn is a graduate of Sycamore High School and will attend the University of Tennessee at Martin.
• Faith Keith of Portland. Faith is a graduate of Portland High School and will attend Western Kentucky University.
• Layla Loftis of Portland. Layla is a graduate of Portland High School and will attend the University of Tennessee at Martin.
• Sarah McGee of Dover. Sarah is a graduate of Stewart County High School and will attend Murray State University.
• Brenden McWhorter of Clarksville. Brenden is a graduate of Montgomery Central High School and will attend Austin Peay State University.
• Samantha Mortagua of Woodlawn. Samantha is a graduate of Northwest High School and will attend Austin Peay State University.
• McKenna Passmore of Clarksville. McKenna is a graduate of Clarksville High School and will attend Western Kentucky University.
• Gracie Reeder of Chapmansboro. Gracie is a graduate of Cheatham County High School and will attend Austin Peay State University.
• Claire Surface of Portland. Claire is a graduate of Christian Community Schools and will attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.