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MANASSAS, Va. – Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) and the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) have awarded 15 college scholarships in May and June to outstanding high school seniors who live in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, and in the City of Manassas Park.
NOVEC High School Scholarship Program
After reviewing hundreds of applications from students, selection committees in each county determined scholarship recipients based on academic records, recommendations, community involvement, work experience, essays, and demonstrated leadership.
Ten public high school students and one private school student received $1,500 scholarships. After reviewing the applications of these 11 students, the committees selected the most outstanding student to receive the $1,500 J. Manley Garber scholarship.
“The committees have a tough job because all applicants have outstanding records,” says Donna Snellings, NOVEC public and government relations liaison. “NOVEC supports education, and helping graduating seniors get a college education is part of that support. We salute and congratulate all scholarship winners as they prepare for college this fall.”
NOVEC High School Scholarship Program Winners
- Emily Xu — NOVEC and Garber scholarship winner — City of Manassas Park High School
- Jillian Huweart — Prince William County, Patriot High School
- Patrick Murphy — Prince William County, Forest Park High School
- Shannon Morrical — Loudoun County, Freedom High School
- Prem Madesh — Loudoun County, Freedom High School
- Landon Johnson — Fairfax County, Westfield High School
- Mary Mastaler — Fairfax County, J.W. Robinson Secondary School
- Kristen Kelly — Fauquier County, Kettle Run High School
- Miranda Strawser —Fauquier County, Fauquier High School
- Ryan Schmitz— Stafford County, North Stafford High School
- Corrie Michell — Private/home school, Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School
VMDAEC Educational Scholarship Foundation
The VMDAEC Educational Scholarship Foundation awarded 50 $1,000 scholarships this year to students who receive power from electric cooperatives in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. The scholarships are based on applicants’ financial need, academic achievement, and a personal statement. Scholarship winners will enter their first semester of college, technical or trade school in autumn 2016.
VMDAEC Educational Scholarship Foundation Winners in NOVEC Territory:
- Allison Heefner — Loudoun County, John Champe High School
- Mira Lee — Loudoun County, Freedom High School
- Maribel Velasco — Loudoun County, Loudoun County High School
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