Brooke Ellison, a senior at the University of South Alabama, was awarded the Jack Edwards Scholarship for fall 2015.
The University of South Alabama awards the Jack Edwards Scholarship on behalf of The Community Foundation of South Alabama in honor of former Congressman Edwards. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student at USA, majoring in political science, history, or a related subject.
Ellison is majoring in the Strategic Communication program and after completing her degree plans to work as a Communication Specialist. She currently works at Baldwin EMC and would like to continue a career with a utility company. "Obtaining my degree from the University of South Alabama will allow me to achieve my career goals in life,” Ellison said. Her goal is to eventually become the Chief Executive Officer for an electric utility company.
For more information about the scholarships or programs offered at the University of South Alabama Baldwin County, please visit www.southalabama.edu/departments/usabcunder the academics tab or call us at 251-928-8133.