Georgia’s Own Credit Union, the second largest credit union in Georgia, announced the 2024 winners of its yearly college scholarship program. The 2024 Jump Start Scholarship gifted $1,000 to 20 high school seniors in Southwest Georgia to use for the 2024-25 academic year. 

“One of our favorite ways to give back to the community is through our Jump Start Scholarships, as they represent a direct investment in our future,” said Robert Youngblood, Southwest regional president for Georgia’s Own Credit Union. “Given the rising costs associated with higher education, we value the opportunity to be even a small part of the successes sure to come for our exceptional students as they take the next step in their educational journey.”

To be considered for the Jump Start Scholarship, Georgia’s Own student members were required to provide a brief essay outlining their career goals and future aspirations. Additionally, applicants had to furnish their transcripts and display positive financial practices, community involvement and academic achievement.

A full list of the 2024 Jump Start Scholarship recipients and their high schools is below:

Colquitt County High School: Elizabeth Costin

Deerfield Windsor: Garrison Slaughter

Dougherty High School: Kam Ren Douglas, Suntrell Mitchell, Kiersten Johnson, Alicia Cunningham

Fitzgerald High School: Abbie Brown

Furlow Charter School: Maria Kilheffer

Lee County High School: Cemiya Thomas, Logan Conley

Schley County High School: Amelia Harnage

Sumter County High School: Cameran Long, Christopher Ingram

Terrell Academy: Mattie Jane Carpenter 

Tiftarea Academy: Hallie Haggard, Elijah Stevens

Tift County High School: Hayden Taylor

Westover High School: Allison Hadley, Kennedy Smith, Jayden Prise