{"id":1963,"date":"2025-06-19T17:07:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T21:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/?p=1963"},"modified":"2025-06-19T17:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T21:32:31","slug":"chesapeake-college-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/chesapeake-college-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lee &#038; Audrey McMahan Endowed Scholarship at Chesapeake College"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;PepUp Supports Chesapeake College, Delmarva&#8217;s Future&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]PepUp, Delmarva\u2019s leading provider of propane and fuel solutions, proudly celebrates the ongoing impact of the Lee &amp; Audrey McMahan Endowed Scholarship at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesapeake.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chesapeake College<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1992 by Keith McMahan in honor of his parents, this scholarship reflects the McMahan family\u2019s deep-rooted commitment to education, community, and opportunity for <a href=\"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/local-jobs-with-pepup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PepUp employees<\/a> and their families.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"porto-content-box featured-boxes wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"featured-box featured-box-light  align-left\"><div class=\"box-content\" style=\"\">[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]<em>Jump ahead to:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#local-community-commitment\">McMahan Family Community Commitment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#scholarship-details\">Chesapeake College Scholarship Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#investing-in-Delmarva\">A Legacy of Investing in Delmarva&#8217;s Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;local-community-commitment&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Family Tradition of Service and Community Leadership&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]The McMahan family\u2019s connection to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chesapeake_College\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chesapeake College<\/a> is woven through decades of service and leadership. Nash McMahan, a third-generation family owner and current president of PepUp, served on the Chesapeake College Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2024, including a term as board chair.<\/p>\n<p>During his tenure, Nash played a vital role in guiding the college\u2019s strategic direction and supporting student success across the region.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"porto-blockquote wpb_content_element \"><blockquote class=\"  \"><p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a privilege to support Chesapeake College\u2019s mission and to see firsthand the difference it makes for local families. Through the Lee &amp; Audrey McMahan Endowed Scholarship, we\u2019re able to extend our family\u2019s commitment to opportunity and growth\u2014helping Tri Gas Family of Companies employees and their loved ones achieve their educational goals and build stronger futures in the communities we all call home.\u201d \u2013 Nash McMahan<\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;scholarship-details&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Scholarship Details: Investing in Our Community\u2019s Future&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;can-propane-tanks-freeze&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]The Lee &amp; Audrey McMahan Endowed Scholarship is available to PepUp employees and their dependents, offering first access to funds for tuition, fees, and books at Chesapeake College.<\/p>\n<p>The scholarship also supports workforce certification programs, empowering recipients to advance their skills and careers. Awards are granted on a first-come, first-qualified basis, ensuring that opportunities are accessible and impactful for those who need them most.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;investing-in-Delmarva&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Legacy Anchored in Local Roots&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;winterization-for-propane-systems&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]From Lee D. McMahan\u2019s founding of McMahan Poultry Co. in 1946 to the growth of Tri Gas &amp; Oil and the <a href=\"https:\/\/pepupinc.com\/propane-supplier-history\/\">evolution into PepUp<\/a>, the McMahan family\u2019s legacy is built on service, ethics, and a genuine connection to the Delmarva community. Audrey McMahan\u2019s leadership in local organizations and her instrumental role in starting Caroline County Hospice further exemplify the family\u2019s dedication to giving back.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how-to-apply&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Continuing the Tradition&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;winter-propane-problem-solving&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]PepUp\u2019s story is one of faith, family, and community. The Lee &amp; Audrey McMahan Endowed Scholarship stands as a testament to these values, supporting the educational dreams of PepUp families and strengthening the region for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the scholarship and Chesapeake College programs, contact Amber McGinnis, Director of Development &amp; Executive Director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesapeake.edu\/foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chesapeake College Foundation<\/a>, at 410-827-5866 or <a href=\"mailto:amcginnis@chesapeake.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amcginnis@chesapeake.edu<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;PepUp Supports Chesapeake College, Delmarva&#8217;s Future&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_params=&#8221;&#8221;]PepUp, Delmarva\u2019s leading provider of propane and fuel solutions, proudly celebrates the ongoing impact of the Lee &amp; Audrey McMahan Endowed Scholarship at Chesapeake College. 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