Henry County REMC Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients

(New Castle, Ind. – March 17, 2026) Henry County REMC is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarship Awards, recognizing six outstanding local students for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to their communities.

The 2026 scholarship recipients are:

• Sydney Crisp, Blue River Valley High School
• Karter Gray, Shenandoah High School
• Zavier Hanson, Tri Jr.-Sr. High School
• Zane Mitchell, Shenandoah High School
• Gabrielle Patrick, Shenandoah High School
• Barron Smith, Cowan High School

Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship, which will be awarded upon successful completion of their first semester at an accredited college or university.

These scholarships are made possible through Henry County REMC’s Operation Round Up program. Through this initiative, cooperative members voluntarily round up their monthly electric bills to the nearest dollar, with the extra change supporting community-focused programs such as scholarships, charitable organizations, and local assistance efforts.

“Henry County REMC is honored to support these exceptional students as they pursue higher education,” said Melissa True, Henry County REMC CEO. “Their hard work and dedication represent a bright future for our communities.”

Henry County REMC remains committed to investing in education and strengthening the communities it serves.

For more information about Henry County REMC’s scholarship program or Operation Round Up, please visit www.hcremc.com or contact Andrea Melton at amelton@hcremc.com.

Henry County REMC located in New Castle, Ind., is an electric utility cooperative serving over 7780 members in Henry and parts of Fayette, Rush, Hancock, Delaware, Madison, Randolph, and Wayne counties and maintains over 1230 miles of line. For more information about the cooperative visit www.hcremc.com

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