The Upson EMC Foundation recently established the Upson EMC Foundation Scholarship that will be awarded to deserving Gordon State College students.

The funds will be awarded to students from the Upson EMC service area of Crawford, Meriwether, Pike, Talbot, Taylor and Upson counties.

"Gordon State College appreciates the support the Upson EMC Foundation, through this scholarship, shows to our students," said Skipper Burns, Gordon State College Development Officer.

Presenting the check to Burns, from left, Phil Hancock, Tony Watkins, Emily Oxford, Barbara Tyson, Connie Gordy, Anthony Akins and Burns.