Ada High School senior, Megan Light, is the recipient of a $1,600 Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative scholarship.

She was the third place winner in this year's competition.

She is among eight seniors covering Mid-Ohio’s 10 north-central Ohio counties and 25 local school districts, who received a scholarship. One other area student, Rosemary Carman, an Allen East senior, is an $1,800 scholarship recipient, finishing in second place.

“We’re proud to spotlight the character and potential of these students. They’re excellent examples of the promising futures cultivated within the cooperative’s rural footprint,” said Brian Barger, Director of Communications and Marketing at Mid-Ohio Energy.

Daniel Burggraf of North Union was announced as the overall winner of the “Children of Members” scholarship competition, earning a $2,000 scholarship.

Additional scholarships were awarded as follows:
$1,800 – Rosemary Carman of Allen East HS,
$1,600 - Megan Light of Ada HS,
$1,400 Preston Rembis of Kenton HS,
$1,200 - Alyssa McLaughlin of Kenton HS,
$1,000 - Ashley Dilley of Upper Sandusky HS, and
$1,000 - Ashley Watkins of Elgin HS.

The annual scholarship program awarded a total of $11,000 to students whose parents and/or guardians are members of the electric cooperative. Winners were selected based upon school and community activities, academic achievements, course load, and personal interviews.

Abigail Hawk of Ridgemont HS was chosen as the winner of a special $1,000 Touchstone Energy Achievement scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to those pursuing a college education while displaying the Touchstone Energy values of integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community.

Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric cooperative serving nearly 8,200 meters in parts of 10 central Ohio counties. The co-op is responsible for 1,335 miles of line with offices located in Kenton and Marion.