Five Dripping Springs area seniors received a combined $22,500 in scholarships from Pedernales Electric Cooperative during an April 27 reception, according to a press release.
Kirby Cathey, a Dripping Springs High senior, received PEC’s top scholarship worth $10,000.
Senior Karen Crews, also a student at Dripping Springs High, earned a $5,000 scholarship, while Aidan Williams and Grace Baxter each received $2,500 in scholarships.
Ashley Bruno, a student at the Penn Academy, received a $2,500 scholarship.
A panel of indpenendent judges based the scholarships on the applicant profiles, Criteria included academic performance, community involvement, extracurricular activities and financial need.
Applicants also submitted an essay identifying challenges teenagers face and what changes or programs they would implement to improve their community.
According to the release, 28 local students received $100,000 in scholarships ranging from $2,500 to one $10,000 award. More than 230 students applied for the scholarships.
