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Southeast Region Scholarships

Conserving our Future through Education

Abe Brenner & Ken Iverson Scholarship

Each year, the Southeast Region awards scholarships of $1,250 each to selected students. The scholarship is open to any dependent of an employee of an ReMA Southeast Region Member Company in good standing for College or Vocational School.

2026-2027 Academic Year Award

Thank you for your interest in the Southeast Region Abe Brenner & Ken Iverson Scholarship. This award is for $1,250 in the 2026-2027 academic year (split over fall/spring). This year, ReMA Southeast Region member companies are asked to complete the online application on behalf of each prospective applicant they wish to sponsor. If your company is interested in participating, please share the PDF application with your employees to gather the necessary information.

Sponsor companies must submit the completed online application(s) and designate a single point of contact for any follow-up. Only online submissions will be accepted and reviewed. While this process may seem duplicative, it ensures that sponsoring companies, who are making a financial commitment, review materials for completion and sign the required Sponsor Company Addendum.

Additional Entry Details

Please read the following carefully before submitting your application.

1. All applications MUST be completed online and submitted by the sponsor company.
2. Incomplete applications or those not submitted online will not be processed.
3. Deadline: June 19, 2026.

The checklist must be complete for maximum consideration:

  • Official transcript of high school and/or college grades (Upload)
  • Standardized Test Scores: SAT and /or ACT (high school only) (Upload)
  • Two letters of recommendation (Upload)
  • Extracurricular Activities (Optional Upload)
  • Complete Scholarship/Financial Application (Completed Online)
  • Signed, completed Sponsor Company Addendum (Completed Online)
  • Signed, completed Applicant Release Agreement (Completed Online)

Please contact Derick Corbett at (C) 678-234-2555 with questions.

NOTE: Contributions to this scholarship fund are not tax-deductible as charitable donations for individuals. Business contributions may qualify as a business expense. Consult a tax advisor regarding specific circumstances.

2025 SE Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the following 2025 Abe Brenner and Ken Iverson ReMA SE Scholarship Recipients! Thank you to the sponsoring companies who are listed below with the award recipients:

  • Jadyn Abrams Shepherd University Potomac Metals 
  • Zack Adkins Tennessee College of Applied Technology Seaton Iron & Metal Co. Inc.
  • Savanna Alcocer Middle Tennessee State University CFC Recycling Inc.
  • Lakyn Austin Seton Hall Berry Iron and Metal Company
  • Campbell Baker University of Mississippi KW Plastics
  • Bryce Bernard Clemson Kuhn Equipment
  • Ashley Butler University of North Alabama KW Plastics
  • Jacob Harrison Western Carolina University Southeast Recycling Group
  • Richard Jefcoat Chipola College KW Plastics
  • Robert Jefcoat Auburn University KW Plastics
  • Victoria Laughter Western Carolina University Spartan Recycling Group
  • Stella Pope Norris University of Mississippi Ecovery
  • Brockton Norris University of Mississippi Ecovery
  • Chloe Odum Virginia Tech Berry Iron and Metal Company
  • Taylor Odum University of Kentucky Berry Iron and Metal Company
  • Alexander Palmer Motlow State Community College CFC Recycling Inc.
  • Sophia Pigg University of North Florida Leon Iron & Metal
  • Raven Register University of Mississippi KW Plastics
  • Leslie Ricolt Muñoz Parker University Radius Recycling
  • Tania Perdomo Laurel Ridge Community College Potomac Metals Inc.
  • Tamara Perdomo Laurel Ridge Community College Potomac Metals Inc.
  • Jennings Sinclair Samford University Strickland Trading, Inc
  • Jeb Sinclair Auburn University Strickland Trading Inc.
  • Mary (Millie) Smoke Samford University Strickland Trading Inc.
  • Margaret-Charles Williford University of Alabama KW Plastics Recycling Division
  • Lindsey Woodard The Ohio State University The David J. Joseph Company

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The entire states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Puerto Rico.