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About Jackson EMC Scholarships

Walter Harrison Scholarship

The Harrison scholarship is named in honor of a leader in the state and national electric cooperative movements. The Harrison Trust awards several $1,000 scholarships statewide to undergraduate students enrolled in or accepted by a Georgia college, university or technical college.

Judges select winners for the Harrison Scholarship each year based on financial need, academic ability, personal sketch and letters of recommendation. Students must begin using the award during the first year after it is awarded. Any funds unused after the end of the second year revert to the Trust.

A.T. Sharpton Scholarships

These scholarships honor the late Mr. A.T. Sharpton, a former chairman of the Jackson EMC Board of Directors. As a child, Mr. Sharpton dreamed of attending Georgia Tech, but due to financial and family circumstances, he set aside this dream and went to work to support his seven brothers and sisters instead. After many years of hard work and dedication, he led Oglethorpe Power Company from a company valued at $195 in 1974 into the corporation it is today; however, through all the success, Mr. Sharpton never lost his concern for young people or his passion for education. These scholarships pay tribute to Mr. Sharpton's dreams of going to college.

A.T. Sharpton-Gainesville College (Restricted) Scholarship Award

This scholarship award is available exclusively for students planning to attend or currently enrolled at Gainesville State College, soon to be known as University of North Georgia. Judges will consider academic ability, personal sketch, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation and extra-curricular activities. Financial need may be considered so you must complete a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in addition to the scholarship application. Students must begin using the award during the first year it is awarded. Any funds unused after the end of the awarded academic year revert to the Trust.

A.T. Sharpton (Unrestricted) Scholarship Award

This scholarship award is funded through the same trust as the Gainesville State College Scholarship but is payable to students enrolled in any accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical college in the nation. Judges will consider academic ability, personal sketch, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation and extra-curricular activities. This scholarship is available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students must begin using the award during the first year it is awarded. Any funds unused after the end of the awarded academic year revert to the Trust.