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Central, W-burg Grads Receive Scholarships

Valley Rural Electric Cooperative recently awarded 15 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors as well as students already enrolled in post-secondary institutions for the 2021-22 academic year.

The co-op’s Brighter Future Scholarship Program was established in 2010 to assist eligible students who are cooperative members or their dependents. To date, Valley has conferred nearly $240,000 in scholarship grants. Selection criteria include academic achievement, school activities and community service.

The money to finance this initiative comes from unclaimed capital credits. Valley REC uses these co-op funds to assist consumers facing financial hardships, to support civic organizations and to fund educational programs.

Among the 13 public high school students who received scholarships from Valley REC was Central High School graduate Jabon C. Butler of Martinsburg, son of Jason and Jennifer Butler, who will be attending Grace College and Seminary. Another recipient was Williamsburg High School grad Garrett J. Nicewonger of Williamsburg, son of Lorie Nicewonger, who will attend Seton Hill University. Taylor R. Uplinger also received a scholarship. Uplinger, from Williamsburg, daughter of Aaron and Julie Uplinger, will attend University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Two high school graduates from a previous year also received scholarships from Valley REC: Mason C. Baker of Martinsburg, son of Brent and Betsy Baker and a 2020 graduate of Central High School, attending Lebanon Valley College; and Alyssa R. Brumbaugh also of Martinsburg, daughter of Matthew and Amber Brumbaugh and a 2018 graduate of Central High School, attending Penn State Altoona.

For more information about Valley Rural Electric Cooperative’s Brighter Future Scholarship Program, call (800) 432-0680 or visit http://www.valleyrec.com and follow the Programs and Services link to the Scholarships section.

 

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