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PEC awards $100K in scholarships
KYLE — Pedernales Electric Cooperative awarded 25 scholarships to students across its service area in celebration of the cooperative’s 25th anniversary of its scholarship program. PEC believes in supporting its members and communities through educational programs that benefit students across the co-op’s service area. For the past 86 years, PEC has helped power the Texas Hill Country with safe, reliable power. “It’s our honor to help support the students selected on their educational journey,” said Mikayla Herron, PEC community outreach specialist, in a news release. “We were astonished at the talent of those who applied and thrilled to receive a record 679 applicants this year.” Awarding scholarships is one example of PEC’s culture and cooperative difference — by showing concern and commitment to its members and communities. In addition to scholarships, PEC provides various free programs to help support youth education. High school recipients of PEC’s scholarships received awards ranging from $3,000 to $4,500, while two PEC adult members received $3,000 to further their education. PEC scholarship recipients can use their funds for tuition at the college, university, technical or trade school of their choice. Scholarship recipients were recognized at a PEC reception on May 2 in Kyle. The following high school students received awards in the amounts noted below: $4,500 Gemma Broglie — Blanco High School Connor Daly — Cedar Park High School Raina Desai — Vista Ridge High School Owen Mietus — Rouse High School Minh Pham — Vista Ridge High School Sienna Pilon — Westwood High School Archita Roy — McNeil High School Jishnu Saani — Round Rock High School Cougar Seale — Wilde Homeschool Ashlynn Skero — Marble Falls High School $4,000 William Coats — Jack C. Hays High School Presley Cochran — Dripping Springs High School Elizabeth Gonzalez —Wimberley High School Olivia Jimenez — Leander High School Laya John — Round Rock High School Maddox Kennedy — Canyon Lake High School Ananya Khanna — Leander High School William Martin — Smithson Valley High School Kambell Stewart — Marble Falls High School Tatum Wilson — Bowie High School $3,000 Jeremiah Bales — Marble Falls High School Nathan Lemley — Rouse High School Steven Yates — Lake Travis High School Additionally, PEC awarded $3,000 scholarships to adult members Erika Brown and Nancie Wolf. Members interested in learning more about PEC’s scholarship program can find details and more information at www.pec.coop/scholarship.
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PEC Celebrates 25 Years of Scholarships with $100,000 Awarded to Local Students
Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), located in Kyle, Texas, has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 25 students, marking the 25th anniversary of its scholarship program. This effort is part of PEC's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in its service areas, including the Texas Hill Country, where it has operated for 86 years.
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