Cobb EMC is proud to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of local students who are lighting the way toward a brighter future. Through our Cobb EMC Foundation Scholarship, the Walter Harrison Scholarship, and the Washington Youth Tour program, these students have shown outstanding academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to their communities.
2025 Cobb EMC Foundation Scholarship Winners
2025 Cobb EMC Foundation Winners (in alphabetical order): Caroline Abney, Jose Arteaga, Andre Boetig, William Clark, Meerub Dar, Emily Jemison, Mfreke Johnson, Lillian Meredith, Mayla Merhai, Hannah Owens, Ananaya Tadepalli, Caroline Werner, and Kaushik Valiveti
This year, the Cobb EMC Foundation (link to Foundation) awarded scholarships to a group of exceptional high school seniors across our service area. Each student demonstrated academic achievement, community involvement, and strong personal character. The Cobb EMC Foundation Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of higher education for deserving students while honoring their hard work and dedication.
2025 Walter Harrison Scholarship Winners
2025 Walter Harrison Scholarship Winners Dania Gonzalez and Nneka Obialor
Two outstanding students from Cobb EMC’s service area, Dania Gonzalez and Nneka Obialor, were also selected as recipients of the highly competitive Walter Harrison Scholarship, a statewide award presented by Georgia’s electric membership cooperatives. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and leadership. Their dedication to academics and community service exemplifies the cooperative spirit that Cobb EMC values.
2025 Washington Youth Tour Delegates
2025 Washington Youth Tour Delegates Ben Ostell, Ishaan Saini, Nkenna Uzoho, and Hamilton Fish
Cobb EMC sponsored four high school students chosen from our Youth Leadership Program to participate in the 2025 Washington Youth Tour—a weeklong, all-expenses-paid leadership experience in Washington, D.C.
During the trip, students toured national monuments, visited with elected officials, and connected with fellow young leaders from across the country. The Youth Tour aims to inspire students to become engaged citizens and develop a deeper understanding of leadership and civic responsibility.
“I had a great time making new friends and seeing the sights,” shared delegate Hamilton Fish. “I’m incredibly thankful to Cobb EMC for this experience.
Applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Leadership Program are now open! Rising high school juniors are encouraged to apply and applications are due on July 31, so apply today!