Walter Harrison Scholarships are awarded to students entering or enrolled in accredited two-or-four-year colleges, universities or vo-tech schools in Georgia. These $1,000 scholarships are made in honor of Walter Harrison, a Georgian who earned the title “Mr. Rural Electrification” for his tireless service to the cooperative industry throughout its formative years.

Please see the 2025 Walter Harrison Scholarship Application Form for details.

Students applying for this scholarship must live in a house that receives electric service from Jefferson Energy Cooperative. If your power provider is a different EMC, you must submit your application directly to that EMC. Georgia Power or MEAG customers are not eligible.

EMC’s applications must be postmarked by January 31 , 2025 and mailed to:

Attn: Suzanne Saunders

3077 Hwy 17 North / PO Box 457
Wrens, GA 30833