Georgia’s Own Credit Union, the third-largest credit union in Georgia, announced the 2025 winners of its yearly college scholarship program. The 2025 Jump Start Scholarship gifted $1,000 to 20 high school seniors in Southwest Georgia for the 2025-26 academic year. 

“As part of our mission to invest in the future of our communities, we are honored to recognize students who strive for higher education and work hard to better themselves and those around them,” said Oliver Sindersine, Executive Community Outreach Officer for Georgia’s Own Credit Union. “Each year, the caliber of applicants continues to raise the bar, and we are inspired by their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.”

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

A full list of the 2025 Jump Start Scholarship recipients and their high schools is below:

Baconton Community Charter School: Anna Bundy

Bainbridge HS: Braylon Phillips, Kayleigh Tallent

Early County HS: Faith Miles

Lee County HS: Braylon Ball, William Kirksey, Madison Miller, Braylen Paulk, Emma Vandenbergh, Walker Woolard

Mitchell County HS: Kayla Anderson

Monroe Comprehensive HS: I’Yanna Thomas

Schley County HS: Abbie Cheek

Sumter County HS: Tamia Aldridge, Gwensha Daniel, BreAsia Polk, Madison Shelton

Terrell County HS: Gjehovah Roberts

Turner County HS: Olivia Wilson

Westover HS: Adonis Pope III

Since 2003, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has proudly awarded over $235,000 in scholarships to support the academic dreams of outstanding students across the state.