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UCEMC Washington Youth Tour Delegates Presented with Scholarships

One of the most meaningful parts of the Washington Youth Tour is investing in the future of local students.

Last year’s UCEMC delegates were recently awarded scholarships in recognition of their participation in the Washington Youth Tour program as they prepare for graduation and the next chapter ahead.

We are incredibly proud of each of them and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the future.

Congratulations, graduates. Your future is bright, and we are honored to have been a small part of your journey.

Congratulations to the 8 schools across our service area that successfully completed the TVA EnergyRight School Uplift grant program, and each earned a $10,000 Learning Environment Grant. We would like to recognize the following schools for this achievement: Smith County ($50,000) • Forks River School • Gordonsville Elementary School • Smith County Middle School • […]

One of the most meaningful parts of the Washington Youth Tour is investing in the future of local students. Last year’s UCEMC delegates were recently awarded scholarships in recognition of their participation in the Washington Youth Tour program as they prepare for graduation and the next chapter ahead. We are incredibly proud of each of […]

Congratulations to the 8 schools across our service area that successfully completed the TVA EnergyRight School Uplift grant program, and each earned a $10,000 Learning Environment Grant. We would like to recognize the following schools for this achievement: Smith County ($50,000) • Forks River School • Gordonsville Elementary School • Smith County Middle School • […]


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