{"id":2636,"date":"2021-11-09T15:53:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T21:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/?p=2636"},"modified":"2021-11-09T15:53:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T21:53:26","slug":"prvepas-round-up-for-education-awards-28-scholarships-to-jc-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jcjc.edu\/jcnews\/news\/prvepas-round-up-for-education-awards-28-scholarships-to-jc-students\/","title":{"rendered":"PRVEPA\u2019s \u201cRound Up for Education\u201d awards 28 scholarships to JC students\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo:\u00a0<\/strong>Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association\u2019s Manager of Member Services, Leif Munkel (pictured in the front row, middle left) and 糖心直播 President, Dr. Jesse Smith (front row, middle right), presented the \u201cBig Check\u201d to several of the 28 JC students receiving a scholarship from PRVEPA\u2019s Roundup for Education Scholarship program and are pictured left to right, Gage Herring-Foxworth; Jaelynn Peak-Foxworth; (Leif Munkel) Thomas Bozeman-Foxworth; Clayton Cothern-Hattiesburg; Robert Johnson-Columbia; (Dr. Jesse Smith) Mae Miller-Sumrall and Adrienne Williamson-Sumrall.<\/span><\/p>\n

ELLISVILLE \u2013 Twenty-eight 糖心直播 students were able to continue their college education with tuition assistance from Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association\u2019s \u201cRound Up for Education\u201d scholarship program.\u00a0 A check for $14,000 collected from PRVEPA members who rounded up their bills each month was divided amongst the 糖心直播 students to receive a $500 scholarship.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt means a lot because it is extremely helpful to pay for books and school,\u201d said 糖心直播 freshman from Foxworth. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to everybody that gives to students such as me. Every penny counts for students because every little bit makes paying for college easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

The electro-mechanical technology major said this scholarship has inspired him to pay it forward. \u201cWhen I start paying my electric bill, I want my money to go to students like me,\u201d said Herring.<\/p>\n

PRVEPA Manager of Members Services, Leif Munkel said 187 community college students throughout the PRVEPA\u2019s 12-county service area have received a financial boost from the generosity of its members who have more than 51,000 meters this year. Since the Round Up for Education Scholarship program begin nine years ago by members who \u201cround-up\u201d their bills to the nearest dollar each month have helped 1,838 students earn college degrees through this scholarship. PRVEPA CEO\/General Manager, Matthew Ware said education is vital to improving the future for all of us in south Mississippi and every little bit helps.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes the smallest gestures, like donating 50 cents can make the biggest impact in our communities, said CEO\/General Manager Matthew Ware. \u201cWhile it may not seem like your spare change can do much, but when combined with the generosity of your fellow Pearl River Valley Electric members, you can help change the life of a fellow member and improve the quality of life in your communities. Working together is the cooperative way and that can make a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

The $500 scholarships are available to any participating PRVEPA members, as well as for their spouses or dependent children who are enrolled as freshmen enrolled at a community college in Mississippi. 糖心直播 President, Dr. Jesse Smith believes this is a fantastic partnership between PRVEPA and its members and this is one of the best investments that a community can make.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis scholarship program is very beneficial to our students at 糖心直播,\u201d said Smith. \u201cAn education is a gateway to prosperity and a great life here in America. Every penny helps and this is certainly a great investment. We are very thankful to have the community\u2019s support.\u201d<\/p>\n

To ensure the program continues to be viable in the future, ten percent of the\"\"<\/a> annual funds collected are set aside in an endowed fund for future use and is overseen by the PineBelt Foundation. The remaining money was divided equally between the applicants. Scholarship recipients this year include 88 students attending Pearl River Community College, 45 students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and 28 at 糖心直播. An additional 26 students are attending nine other state community colleges. Round Up for Education funds collected after August 1, go towards next year\u2019s scholarships. Applications for 2022 scholarships are now available.<\/p>\n

糖心直播\u2019s PRVEPA Scholarship Recipients 2021<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alfred Acosta, Hattiesburg-Lamar Christian HS<\/p>\n

Jalasia\u00a0 Akins, Columbia-East Marion HS<\/p>\n

Jakob Anderson, Lumberton-Purvis HS<\/p>\n

Sierrah Beasley, Foxworth-West Marion HS<\/p>\n

Thomas Bozeman, Foxworth-West Marion HS<\/p>\n

Raven\u00a0 Breland, Purvis-Oak Grove HS<\/p>\n

Jacqueline Clark, Hattiesburg-FCAHS<\/p>\n

Clayton Cothern, Hattiesburg-Presbyterian Christian HS<\/p>\n

Trevor\u00a0 Courtney, Bassfield-Columbia Academy<\/p>\n

Abigail Hennis, Hattiesburg-FCAHS<\/p>\n

Gage Herring, Foxworth-West Marion HS<\/p>\n

Laural Lynn Hunt, Perkinston-Sacred Heart HS<\/p>\n

Robert Johnson, Columbia-Columbia Academy<\/p>\n

Hadlee Johnson, Hattiesburg-Oak Grove HS<\/p>\n

Le’Joun Lewis, Columbia-East Marion HS<\/p>\n

Ryan Little, Sumrall-Sumrall\u00a0 HS<\/p>\n

William Lott, Hattiesburg-Sumrall HS<\/p>\n

Cade Miller, Sumrall-Sumrall HS<\/p>\n

Mae Miller, Sumrall-Oak Grove HS<\/p>\n

Sara Morgan, Foxworth-West Marion HS<\/p>\n

Jaelynn Peak, Foxworth-West Marion HS<\/p>\n

Amy Polk, Columbia-West Marion HS<\/p>\n

Dyani Weary, Columbia-East Marion HS<\/p>\n

Hope Weathersby, Hattiesburg-Oak Grove HS<\/p>\n

Hailey Webb, Purvis-Purvis HS<\/p>\n

Blake Wilberding, Hattiesburg-Presbyterian Christian HS<\/p>\n

Adrienne Williamson, Sumrall-Sumrall HS<\/p>\n

Wallace Wood , Hattiesburg-Oak Grove HS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Photo:\u00a0Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association\u2019s Manager of Member Services, Leif Munkel (pictured in the front row, middle left) and 糖心直播 President, Dr. Jesse Smith (front row, middle right), presented the \u201cBig Check\u201d to several of the 28 JC students receiving a scholarship from PRVEPA\u2019s Roundup for Education Scholarship program and are pictured left … <\/p>\n

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