Abigail Hill receives Louise Freeland Scholarship

In March, Abigail Hill of Israel Township was awarded a $1,200 scholarship in Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives’ Louise Freeland Scholarship competition. Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives is the statewide association for the 25 electric co-ops which provide power in 77 of Ohio’s 88 counties.

Abigail is the daughter of Jeremy and Michele Hill and is a senior at Union County High School. Jeremy is a lineworker for Butler Rural Electric Cooperative. Named in honor of a long-time employee of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Louise Freeland Scholarships are awarded to children of electric cooperative employees and trustees throughout the state. Twenty students competed for $16,800 in scholarships in this year’s competition.

Applicants were judged on their academic record, personal achievement, leadership, and school and community activities. Finalists were chosen to participate in an interview and tested on their cooperative knowledge.