Operation Roundup Scholarship 2025
Introduction
Please read through the entire application before you begin to ensure you have all the necessary information and attachments. If you have any questions about the application, contact Anna Smith at Tri-County EMC at [email protected] or 478.986.8126.
Qualifications
Applicants must live in a household served by Tri-County EMC.
Recipient must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. accredited college, university, or technical school and have maintained a 2.0 average or better on a 4.0 scale.
Priority will be given to non-traditional students. This may include individuals who are working full- or part-time who have returned to school.
Recipient cannot receive more than $2,000 in a two-year period.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded twice a year for a total of $4,000.
Applications should be submitted by April 15 and October 15.
A completed application will include:
Official transcript
500–700-word autobiographical essay
Enrollment verification from the college/university you are attending or plan to attend
2 letters of recommendation
Total adjusted gross income of parent/spouse as listed on the previous year's tax return
Annual cost of any other household member already attending college
Selection Process
Applications are scored by an independent panel of judges based on academics, financial need, and community involvement.
Tri-County EMC is a not-for-profit electric cooperative headquartered in Gray, Georgia, that provides electricity to over 23,000 meters throughout an eight-county service area. Tri-County EMC invests in the communities it serves through various grants, scholarships, and leadership opportunities each year. For more information, please visit www.tri-countyemc.com.