GRADUATION IS AN EXCITING TIME IN THE LIVES OF STUDENTS

But we know that with a new beginning comes new responsibilities, so we want to help relieve the financial burden of furthering your education. 

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We would like to say congratulations to Catherine Bowen of Latta and Carlie Huggins of Dillon who have been awarded Marlboro Electric's four-year scholarship for 2018!

Catherine Bowen

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Catherine Bowen will be attending North Greenville University in the fall to major in early childhood education and elementary education. Bowen says this scholarship is a blessing from God, and she gives Him glory for all her achievements. "I am very thankful to Marlboro Electric for this scholarship as it will assist me greatly in pursuing my dreams of becoming an elementary teacher," says the daughter of Keith and Sharon Bowen.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:

The MEC Scholarship is open to children of current Marlboro Electric members who are planning to or are currently attending any 2-year or 4-year college.

MEC is proud to award these yearly scholarships in the amount of $2,500 annually for 2-year institutions and $9,500 annually for 4-year institutions to apply toward their undergraduate college expenses.

Recipients are responsible for maintaining eligibility based upon the requirements established by MEC that are noted in the application.

At the beginning of each year, scholarship applications are made available on our website, Facebook page, or an application can be picked up at the MEC office. 

Application deadlines follow in mid-March and winners are notified by early June.

Download the Application

Carlie Huggins

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Carlie Huggins will be attending Clemson University this fall to major in biology. "I am honored to be a recipient of the Marlboro Electric Cooperative Scholarship. With this scholarship, I will be one step closer to pursuing my dream of a career in the medical field. I cannot express how grateful I am to receive this honor, and I plan to use it to my best ability to make a positive impact on this world," says the daughter of John and Blue Huggins.