The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC) Foundation has unveiled the New $50,000 Wing Solar Scholarship by Origis Energy and PowerSouth Energy Cooperative.
The endowment was result from the Wing Solar project completed in Covington County, Alabama in March 2023.
The program is administered through the LBWCC Foundation, The Wing Solar Scholarship will be awarded to students who show financial need and intend for pursuing a master’s degree from an Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) related field.
The donation to Origis Energy, one of America’s top renewable energy platforms comes from its commitment to making long-lasting contributions to the communities the areas in which it operates.
“We are extremely thankful for the cooperation and support provided by Origis as well as PowerSouth,” said Dr. Brock Kelley, LBWCC President. “We are seeing increasing numbers of students who are keen on STEM related careers. this endowed scholarship will assist students make the most of these opportunities.”
“Origis is thrilled to be able to contribute to the wide-ranging educational impact of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in Alabama,” said Natacha Standaert, Origis Energy Foundation Manager. “STEM education is essential for the expanding solar-powered population throughout the U.S. We are grateful to our Dr. Kelley and his LBWCC team for their excellent work, as well as the PowerSouth leadership for coming together in making this endowment relevant to the educational goals of Alabama.”
“As an electric co-operative, we’re focused on ensuring the development and sustainability of our communities locally,” said Gary Smith the President and Chief Executive Officer of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative. “Along together with the members of our distribution, we’re certain that investing in the education of our youth will have a long-lasting impact, not just on their lives and academic experience, but also for the long-term future of our community and. This scholarship helps PowerSouth’s goal to ensure reliable affordable power that can be used to help promote the growth in the communities the members of our organization serve.”
The Wing Solar Scholarship will enable winners to fulfill their academic goals and seek jobs in an STEM related field.
This scholarship has far-reaching effects that extend beyond the families and individuals who profit from them, opening up new possibilities and improving our quality of life of our community.
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