Thirty-nine (39) high school seniors across Alabama will begin their studies at a four-year college or university, community college, or vocational school in Alabama this year with support from Energy Southeast and its Member cities and utilities through the 2026 Energy Southeast Scholarship Program.
Each of the 39 scholarship recipients will receive a $2,500 scholarship, totaling $97,500 awarded in this year’s program. Energy Southeast received 121 scholarship applications for the 2026 program, reflecting continued strong interest from students across its Member communities.
Since the scholarship program began in 1992, Energy Southeast and its Members have provided more than $3.5 million in financial assistance to graduating seniors whose families receive electric service from an Energy Southeast Member utility. This longstanding initiative reflects Energy Southeast’s commitment to supporting the educational and economic future of Alabama’s students.
To qualify for the scholarship, students must reside in a household that receives electric service from an Energy Southeast Member utility and must attend an Alabama college, university, community college, or vocational school.
“Energy Southeast is proud to invest in the next generation of Alabama’s leaders,” said Fred D. Clark, Jr., Energy Southeast President and CEO. “Supporting educational opportunities strengthens our communities and contributes to a more competitive and prosperous state. We congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients and look forward to the impact they will make.”
This year’s Energy Southeast Scholarship Program recipients include:
William Caldwell Calhoun, Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City
Anna Grace Lambert-Blinn, Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City
Kylee Elizabeth Sanders, Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City
Elodie Kate Waller, Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City
Clara Reese Mixson, Providence Christian School, Dothan
Kaitlin Nicole Simmons, Dothan High School, Dothan
Ryleigh Elizabeth Smith, Dothan High School, Dothan
Kaylee Elizabeth Walker, Houston Academy, Dothan
Jeffrey Ly Johnson, Bayshore Christian School, Fairhope
Tristan Alexander Myrick, Fairhope High School, Fairhope
David W Williamson, St. Michael Catholic High School, Fairhope
Patrick C. Williamson, Jr., St. Michael Catholic High School, Fairhope
Autumn Kiana Blackall, Chambers Academy, LaFayette
Jack Everett Holcomb, Chambers Academy, LaFayette
McKenzie Cole Johnson, Lee-Scott Academy, LaFayette
Jacob Peyton Yerta, Chambers Academy, LaFayette
Evan Martin Bautista, Lanett High School, Lanett
Chloe Elise Jones, Lanett High School, Lanett
Carington Alyse Mattia King, Lanett High School, Lanett
Thomas Arnold Patillo, LaFayette High School, Lanett
Sarah Ruth Crum, Luverne High School, Luverne
Lincoln Bryce Rushing, Luverne High School, Luverne
Elizabeth Annslee Tate, Luverne High School, Luverne
William Grant Blythe, Lee-Scott Academy, Opelika
Ta’Laja Da’Mya Chambers, Opelika High School, Opelika
Antione Toriano Harvis, Opelika High School, Opelika
Reginald Braedyn Williams, Opelika High School, Opelika
Judd Lee Pope, Piedmont High School, Piedmont
Taylon D’Andra Swain, Piedmont High School, Piedmont
Kambria Addison Taylor, Piedmont High School, Piedmont
Caden Reece Wood, Piedmont High School, Piedmont
Lily Anne Greer, Bayshore Christian School, Riviera Utilities
Mary Burton Merchant, Bayside Academy, Riviera Utilities
Maverick David Morefield, Fairhope High School, Riviera Utilities
Forrest Phillippi Smith, Bayside Academy, Riviera Utilities
Henlie Claire Guy, Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga
Helen Mckenna Harvey, BB Comer Memorial High School, Sylacauga
Evan William Heartsill, Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga
Lawson Wyatt Ledbetter, Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga