Emma Stone, a South Brunswick High School graduate, and Peyton Blosser, a South Columbus High School graduate, were the recipients of BEMC college scholarships last spring. They wrote to let us know how things were going.

From Emma:

"I love Chapel Hill, it is so much more than just a beautiful campus, and the opportunities here seem endless. Everyone is very welcoming, and the learning environment is wonderful. My classes are great! My schedule includes Exercise and Sports Science, Race and Ethnicity, Computer Science and Biological Research Skills — and they are challenging. Outside of the classroom, I’m serving as a recruiting events assistant with the UNC football team, which allows me to volunteer my time at every home football game. I am also involved in a few clubs: Active Minds, Undergraduate Pediatric Society, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Undergraduate Healthcare Club, Exercise is Medicine-On Campus, and Christian Medical and Dental Association Undergraduate. My career goals are still developing. For now, I’m going to study hard, enjoy being a student, and successfully obtain my undergraduate degree, which will prepare me for a future in medicine."

From Peyton:

"I am thoroughly enjoying NC State, there is so much to do all the time. While some courses are more challenging than I anticipated, with good time management I’m able to fit everything I want to do into my schedule.  I’m enjoying most of my classes, especially Chemistry and Environmental Ethics.  I’m currently involved in two organizations: TAPPI and Cru. TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry) is a professional organization I joined for my major. Cru is a Christian organization I got plugged into and have made many friends through. I am on schedule to graduate in four years with a dual major in Chemical Engineering and Paper Science and Engineering, and a music minor. I’m still considering career paths, but I have secured a summer internship at a paper mill to explore that side of my major."

Application details

Brunswick Electric will award two scholarships of $5,000 each to two high school seniors, one from Brunswick County and one from the Columbus County area, in the spring. The scholarship awards will be based on a combination of academic achievement, participation in community or school-related activities, SAT scores, letters of reference and submission of a 1,500-word essay. Completed applications must be submitted through the student’s guidance counselor by March 17, 2023.