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MIDWEST ENERGY AWARDS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

(Cassopolis, MI) – Midwest Energy Cooperative recently awarded $500 college scholarships to four 2007 high school graduates. More than 75 students applied for the program. Applications were judged based on academic achievements, school and community activities, honors and awards, and a 250-word essay addressing the value of electric cooperatives and whether or not the cooperative business model is still viable today. Any high school senior whose parents or guardians receive monthly electric service from Midwest Energy Cooperative and whose primary residence is in Midwest’s service territory were eligible to apply. 

“All of our award winners have demonstrated an excellent balance of academics and other involvement during their high school careers,” said Bob Hance, Midwest Energy Cooperative president/CEO.  “We’re proud to use this scholarship program to help support today’s student leaders on the path to becoming tomorrow’s business and community leaders.”

2007 scholarship winners were:

Amber Marie Gramling, daughter of Mark and Linda Gramling of Tecumseh. Amber is a 2007 graduate of Tecumseh High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Washtenaw Community College.

Alexandria Morlan, daughter of Margo Swingley of Jones. Morlan is a 2007 graduate of Constantine High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Central Michigan University.

Andrew W. Schultz, son of William and Denise Schultz of Mattawan. Schultz is a 2007 graduate of Mattawan High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Caralyn A. Shelton, daughter of Joseph and Deborah Shelton of Niles. Shelton is a 2007 graduate of Brandywine High School, and plans to begin studies this fall at Michigan State University.

Midwest Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility providing electric and an assortment of energy-related programs and services to more than 35,000 customers in 11 counties in southern Michigan and northern Indiana and Ohio.  Midwest Energy is the parent company of Midwest Connections and Midwest Propane and has district offices in Cassopolis, Paw Paw, and Adrian. 

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