Walter Harrison Scholarship

Earn a $1,000 scholarship toward continuing education.

Cobb EMC is proud to help our members pursue the dream of a college education. Each year, we offer the Walter Harrison Scholarship through Georgia EMC. The $1,000 scholarship honors the late Walter Harrison, a rural electrification pioneer and electric cooperative leader, and is awarded to students who excel in the areas of GPA, SAT scores, academic standing and honors, and who demonstrate a financial need. The scholarship may be used at any two-year or four-year accredited college or university in Georgia, including technical schools. Cobb EMC forwards five entries to the statewide selection committee, which includes EMC directors and managers from across Georgia. Eligibility requirements and important deadlines are listed below.

 

  • Be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at any accredited two-year or four-year university, college, or vocational-technical institute in Georgia.
  • Live in a primary residence served by Cobb EMC.

Cobb EMC’s applications must be submitted by February 6, 2026. Applications can be submitted by email, regular mail, or facsimile. Mailed applications must have a postmark of February 6, 2026.

Submit all applications to:

Cobb EMC

Attn: Mark Justice

1000 EMC Parkway

Marietta, GA 30060

Fax: 678-355-3026

Email: WalterHarrisonScholarship@cobbemc.com

Drop-off: Cobb EMC is located on EMC Parkway, just north of Kennestone Hospital. For detailed directions, please call Mark Justice at 678-355-3124 or click here

 

Download and complete the two-page Walter Harrison application.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.: Virtual Information Session. Email WalterHarrisonScholarship@cobbemc.com to register for the information session.

 

Friday, February 6, 2026: Entry deadline

For more information:

Mark Justice
1000 EMC Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
mark.justice@cobbemc.com
678-355-3124