2026 Maddie Rae Locklear Scholarship

Lumbee River EMC established a scholarship program to help students continue their education. Since the program began, LREMC has invested over 1 million dollars in scholarships to help students obtain higher education. As part of Lumbee River EMC's commitment to our community, we are pleased to offer the following scholarships to area students.

Lucy Smith Scholarship, John S. O'Briant Scholarship, Thomas Wade Bethea Scholarship, and Elias Rogers Scholarship

Open to any high school senior attending an accredited four-year college or university in the fall. These scholarships are valued at $8,000 each.

J.W. Hunt Scholarship

Open to any high school senior attending an accredited four-year college or university, with preferential considerations given to students pursuing an agri-business curriculum. Interested students must complete the Agri-Business Scholarship Application. This scholarship is valued at $8,000.

J. McN. Gillis Scholarship 

Open to any high school senior and a non-traditional student planning to attend a two-year college or technical school. This scholarship is valued at $2,000.

Rules and Eligibility

The entrant must be a member of Lumbee River EMC or the child/legal ward of a member who lives on our lines. Therefore, regardless of residency, you are eligible if your parents are Lumbee River EMC members (the account must be in their name).

The scholarship must be used for educational costs. The student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given. Checks will be made payable to the school by Lumbee River EMC.