SECO Energy Celebrates 2024 Scholarship Awardees
SECO Energy has announced its 2024 SECO Energy Scholarship Awardees. Each of the twelve scholarship awardees will receive $3,000 to advance their education. SECO Energy’s scholarship program targets local students who will attend a Florida college, university, or trade school.
The applicants were judged on their scholastic record (weighted GPS), school/community activities, and financial need. Consideration was given to applicants whose stated major was a degree in technology, business, engineering, or mathematics, especially as they relate to the energy sector. Relevant majors include, but are not limited to, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical, nuclear, environmental, civil, agricultural/biological, industrial, materials science, and various branches of mathematics.
SECO Energy Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors graduating in May or June of the current year who live in a home served by SECO Energy. The awardee must enroll as a full-time student in an accredited Florida college, university, or trade school before the end of 2024.
2024 SECO Energy Scholarship Winners
| Name | High School | Resides In |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Harrison | The Villages Charter High School | Fruitland Park |
| Presley S. Stanton | Florida Virtual School | Clermont |
| Armand Grable | Wildwood Middle-High School | Wildwood |
| Charles Anthony | Tavares High School | Astatula |
| Fabian DeJesus-Colon | West Port High School | Ocala |
| Delbie Zayas Rosado | Wildwood Middle-High School | Groveland |
| Ramiya Blackwell | Wildwood Middle-High School | Ocala |
| Jubilette Huff | Wildwood Middle-High School | Wildwood |
| Eden Thomas | West Port High School | Ocala |
| Faith Long | South Sumter High School | Webster |
| Michael A. Viel, Jr. | Eustis High School | Eustis |
| Jacob R. Davis | Leesburg High School | Lady Lake |
2024 SECO Energy Scholarship Awardees Congratulated
SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn congratulated the 2024 SECO Energy Scholarship recipients. Wynn stated, “I want to congratulate our 2024 Scholarship awardees, it is uplifting to see students investing in themselves by pursuing an advanced education. Their efforts in the next few years could launch a fruitful career that opens the door to personal achievements that impact entire communities and beyond. The energy industry is growing, and the technology we rely on is advancing quickly. We will need an ongoing supply of ambitious talent in many capacities to carry SECO Energy forward. By awarding these scholarships, SECO is investing in students who have demonstrated their readiness to work hard and build a bright future for themselves.”
Wynn continued, “We hope these twelve awardees continue to set high goals and work to achieve them. When they look to begin their professional career, we hope they will consider joining SECO Energy. We are growing rapidly and will be a leading employer in our region for years to come. Our compensation and benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical and dental insurance, generous paid time off, 401k with company matching contributions, a retirement pension plan, an employee-referral program, and student loan reimbursement are competitive in any market. So, when it’s time to get to work, make SECO Energy your first call.”
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