LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To foster higher education, the E.ON U.S. Foundation has donated more than $42,000 to 10 high school seniors in Kentucky and Virginia.

The 11th Annual Scholarship Program granted the awards to children of E.ON U.S. employees. Each student will receive annual scholarships of $1,200 to be applied towards their tuition and other college expenses.

"Our scholarship program demonstrates the company's continued support of higher education and young people across the Commonwealth. As the leaders of tomorrow, they are beginning to shape their futures to become contributing members of the community," said Chip Keeling, vice president, E.ON U.S. Foundation.

Independent judges outside of E.ON U.S. evaluated more than 100 applicants based on academic skills, school and community activities, leadership abilities and work experience. Scholarships are renewable each year as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

2007 E.ON U.S. Foundation Scholarship Recipients

• Lauren Barnett — Mercy Academy; daughter of Bob and Rosie Barnett
• Brittney Bruner — Breckinridge County High School; daughter of Bradley and Sarah Bruner
• Vincent Burns — Muhlenberg North High School; son of Mike and Ladona Burns
• Sara Craig — Switzerland County High School; daughter of Kevin and Nancy Craig
• Benjamin Millay — Ohio County High School; son of John and Julie Millay
• Staci Myers — Nicholas County High School; daughter of Darrell and Kathy Myers
• Rebecca Pasco — Paul Lawrence Dunbar; daughter of Jim and Debbie Pasco
• Alecia Raymer — Bracken County High School; daughter of Matthew and Denise Raymer
• Corey Rogers — Muhlenberg North High School; son of Tim and Brenda Rogers
• Matthew Trumble — Home schooled; son of Chet and Terry Trumble

Founded in 1994, the E.ON U.S. Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of E.ON U.S. LLC that presents grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that are located in the company's service area. Interested organizations should visit www.eon-us.com.