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
Likhitka Vutukuri – North Forsyth High School
Chase Wendel – Chestatee High School
Joshua Winters – East Forsyth High School
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 21 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 or directed to Mandy Love, Associate Vice President, Member Services for Sawnee EMC at 678-455-1579 or via email.
About Sawnee EMC and the Sawnee 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 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.
