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Aiken Electric Cooperative has awarded scholarships to local high school seniors, highlighting its commitment to education. Standout students including Jenasys Washington, Lawrence and Logan Valdez, and Kevin Hutto received various scholarships to pursue their higher education goals. The cooperative promotes scholarship opportunities through multiple channels, enhancing community engagement. Additionally, the Rotary Club of Aiken recognized exceptional students with substantial grants, reinforcing the importance of educational support in the area.
Aiken, SC – Aiken Electric Cooperative has awarded scholarships to local high school seniors, emphasizing its commitment to community and education. Each year, the cooperative honors deserving students through a selection of scholarships, including the four-year and two-year Touchstone Energy and Trustee scholarships.
The competition for these scholarships is rigorous. The awarding criteria include academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, contributions to community service, personal self-analysis, and the completion of an essay. This year, several standout students achieved significant milestones in their academic journeys.
Jenasys Washington from Strom Thurmond High School received the $2,000 Trustee scholarship. Washington plans to enroll at the College of Charleston, focusing on a major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Twins Lawrence and Logan Valdez from Midland Valley High School each secured a $1,000 Touchstone Energy scholarship, with aspirations to study mechanical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Kevin Hutto, a graduating senior from Pelion High School, was awarded a $1,000 two-year Touchstone Energy scholarship. Hutto plans to earn an Associate in Applied Science from Midlands Technical College with the goal of pursuing an engineering role at Michelin or a similar company.
To qualify for a scholarship from Aiken Electric Cooperative, applicants must reside in a residence served by the cooperative. The organization promotes scholarship details through various channels, including South Carolina Living magazine, social media platforms, and its official website, aikenco-op.org. This outreach ensures that eligible students are aware of the scholarship opportunities available to them.
In addition to the scholarships awarded by Aiken Electric Cooperative, the 2025 Rotary Club of Aiken has also recognized outstanding local students. At a recent luncheon held on May 5, the rotary club awarded scholarships valued at $7,500 each to Lawrence and Logan Valdez, among 25 winners celebrated that day. The total grant amount distributed by the Rotary Club this year reached an unprecedented $187,500, marking the highest total in the program’s history. The Rotary Club reviewed a record 123 viable applications, underscoring the competitive nature of these scholarship opportunities.
Aiken Electric Cooperative, a not-for-profit, member-owned utility, serves over 50,000 customers across a nine-county area. The organization is dedicated to providing reliable and competitively priced energy. The cooperative believes in supporting local students as they pursue their academic goals, thereby enhancing the community it serves.
Both Aiken Electric Cooperative and the Rotary Club of Aiken exemplify the spirit of community through their scholarship programs, encouraging local youth to strive for educational excellence and contribute positively to society.
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