(CUMMING, GA)  The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation (Foundation) recently awarded twenty (20) local high school seniors each with a $5,000 scholarship in support of its mission to promote education in the areas served by Sawnee EMC.  “The Youth Scholarship Program is a shining example of what the Foundation and Sawnee EMC are all about, which is our commitment to being a partner and supporter in the communities we serve,” states Blake House, Vice President of Sawnee EMC’s Member Services. 

The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation scholarship recipients for 2026 are:
 

• Jonathan Ben-Senior
  Chattahoochee High School
• Carley Choates
  North Forsyth High School
• Luke Danuser
  Dawson County High School
• Akshaj Dewan
  Innovation Academy
• Isabella Gerborg
  Forsyth Central High School
• Adam Godlewski
  Forsyth Central High School
• Sophia Joyce
  West Forsyth High School
• Matea Jurca
  Denmark High School
• Brad Lin
  South Forsyth High School
• Kara Moffitt
  North Forsyth High School
• Delsin Rodriguez
  North Forsyth High School
• Riya Shah
  Lambert High School
• Cullen Sheffield
  West Forsyth High School
• Akhilesh Soni
  Chattahoochee High School
• Spencer Tan
  South Forsyth High School
• Likhitha Vutukuri
  North Forsyth High School
• Chase Wendel
  Chestatee High School
• Joshua Winters
  East Forsyth High School
• Julian Yazzie
  West Forsyth High School
• Laura Yun
  Alliance Academy for Innovation

To date, and including this year’s recipients, the Foundation has now awarded $1,452,500 in scholarships to 332 exceptional high schools seniors within Sawnee EMC’s seven-county service area over the last 20 years. 

“Supporting those in need in our communities and helping these outstanding students continue their education is a key part of meeting the Foundation’s core mission,” states Mr. Henry Zuckerman, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board.  “We look forward to seeing the exciting things this year’s recipients will accomplish after high school and wish them much success in the future,” he further added.

Questions about this program or the Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation can be found online at www.sawnee.coop/round_up or directed to Mandy Love, Associate Vice President, Member Services for Sawnee EMC at 678-455-1579 or via email at mandy.love@sawnee.coop.

About Sawnee EMC and the Sawnee Electric Foundation 

Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation is an electric distribution cooperative headquartered in Cumming, Georgia. Sawnee serves electricity to approximately 203,000 accounts in seven (7) counties of greater north Georgia.  The Sawnee Electric Foundation was created in 2003 with the mission of providing charitable donations within the Sawnee communities.  The Foundation exists to enhance the way of life for those in need, with financial assistance to selected charitable organizations. Sawnee always stands ready to meet the needs of its members/owners. SEMC strives daily to live up to their motto…

“At Sawnee EMC, We’re More Than Electricity, We’re Service”.

_{This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.}