The GreyStone Power Foundation, Inc. Scholarship, which is funded by members who donate to Operation Round Up®, was awarded recently to five students in the cooperative’s service area. Winners of the $3,000 scholarships included students Adanna Ajoku, Christa Evans, Emanuela Fonji, Emelyse Jones and Atreyu Newbold.

The scholarships are given based on academic performance, as well as school and community activities, and are made possible by GreyStone members who agree to round up their electric bills to the next dollar. The cost to assist worthy students like these, as well as charitable organizations throughout the service area, is no more than 99 cents per month for participating members.

Adanna Ajoku graduated from Chapel Hill High School and will attend Duke University to study biology/anesthesiology. Christa Evans currently attends Georgia Highlands College and studies criminal justice. Emanuela Fonji graduated from North Paulding High School and will attend Kennesaw State University to study electrical engineering. Emelyse Jones currently attends Oglethorpe University and studies psychology. Atreyu Newbold graduated from South Paulding High School and will attend Jacksonville State University to study music education.

“We are so grateful to our 30,000 members who contribute to Operation Round Up, the Foundation’s fundraising program, so that we can recognize worthy students such as these, as well as help those who need help in our community,” said Marcus Carter, chairman of the foundation board.

Members who would like to sign up to participate in Operation Round Up can do so online at www.greystonepower.com/ORU.

GreyStone Power is a member-owned cooperative providing electricity and related services to more than 136,000 members in eight counties, including portions of Paulding, Douglas, Fulton, Cobb, Carroll, Bartow, Fayette and Coweta counties. Learn more at www.greystonepower.com.