Mepani wins statewide scholarship

North Oconee High School honors graduate Deeya Mepani is among those receiving a $1,000 Walter Harrison Scholarship to fund college studies. She is the daughter of Walton EMC members Payal and Nilesh Mepani of Bogart.

The scholarship presented by Georgia’s electric co-ops will offset costs for Mepani’s attendance at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She plans to become a physician.

“This support goes beyond just financial help for college … [it] means time to study without stress, time to volunteer in my community, time to explore my hobbies and time to get involved in meaningful ways on campus,” she said.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities and service to the community. As a senior, Mepani was captain of her school’s varsity tennis team and served as president of the National Honor Society, Leo Club, Future Business Leaders of America and Math Team. Active in STEM education initiatives, she led STEAM Night and a math tournament for local elementary students. She is a two-year appointee to the Oconee County School System’s Superintendent Advisory Council.

Mepani represented Walton EMC as a Washington Youth Tour delegate in 2023. “That week taught me so much about leadership, service and the kind of impact young people can have,” she said.

Learn more about the Walter Harrison Scholarship here.