GFB 2017 Scholarship for Agriculture

Scholarship Amount
     The Foundation will award five scholarships of $3,000 each and seven scholarships of $1,500 each. Scholarship checks will be sent to the college/university as confirmed by the recipient and placed in their college account.


Applicant Qualifications

1. Be a Georgia resident.
2. Be majoring in agriculture and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences, or a related agricultural field.
3. Finish high school within the year student is applying for the scholarship.
4. Be engaged in leadership activities in high school.
5. Must be planning to enroll in a unit of The University System of Georgia, Berry College, or Emmanuel College OR any accredited college/university in Georgia with an agriculture program during the 2017-18 academic year.
6. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Selection Process

      A scholarship selection committee will make selection of the final applicants. At the discretion of the selection committee, up to three additional scholarships of $1,500 may be awarded based on the above criteria plus financial need.

Application Guidelines

All applications must be typed.

     Applications may be obtained from the county Farm Bureau Office or at the GFB Foundation for Agriculture website, http://www.gfbfoundation.org/

Please include the following.

• Copy of your application
• Copy of transcript 
• Three letters of reference from teachers

The scholarship recipients will be required to submit a digital file or photo quality copy of their formal senior photo upon notification of being a scholarship recipient.

Application Submission

     Please send applications to Gwinnett County Farm Bureau: 1150 Cripple Creek Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Application Deadline

     The deadline for the application is January 13, 2017.

Notification

     Notification of scholarship winners will be made by April 1, 2017. The scholarship checks will be distributed in the summer of 2017 upon confirmation by the student of their college/university and major area of study as listed in the criteria. Scholarship checks will be sent to the college/university as confirmed by the recipient and placed in their college account. 

Any questions, please contact Julie Woods, Office manager

at 770-963-6209 or email jnwoods@gfb.org

     

GCEL Scholarship

The Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders' (GCEL) organization awards two scholarships valued at $1,000 each to two deserving seniors attending Title I schools. The requirements for applicants are listed below, along with, the attached GCEL Scholarship application.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria for consideration of the GCEL scholarship:

• Submit essay stating applicant's future goals
• Submit verification of enrollment as a senior in Georgia Title I School for the 2016-17 school year
• Submit completed GCEL, Inc. scholarship package
• Submit verification of grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Submit official high school transcript 
• Submit one letter of recommendation
• Submit verification of SAT or ACT scores
• Submit proof of acceptance of enrollment to a college, university, or technical school no later than September 30, 2017

The application's deadline is November 15, 2016. You may find more information on the GCEL's website, http://www.gcel.org/scholarship.html

Application file: http://www.gcel.org/files/118408924.pdf

Submit completed scholarship application package, with all applicable signatures, to:

Joanna Gittens-Summerow, 

Scholarship Chairperson

Bibb County School System

Title I Office - Suite 465

484 Mulberry Street

Macon, Georgia 31201

The scholarship winners will be announced at the GCEL, Inc. Conference on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 and will be posted at http://www.gcel.org/ immediately after the conference.

Black Leaders in Bling Nursing Giving Globally

Black Leaders in Bling Nursing Giving Globally

Dr. Brandy Brown, DNP-C
Co founder/Chief Executive Officer
(404) 413-9890

Jennifer Bradley, FNP-C
Co founder/Chief Operating Officer
(870) 413-9890

Desirea Johnson , LPN
Co founder/Vice President
(678)793 5245

Dear Scholarship Applicants,

Congratulations and thank you for allowing Black Leaders In Nursing Giving Globally, Inc. (BLINGG) to be apart of your journey!

BLINGG is a non-profit organization started by three nurses who wanted to help minimize the impact of healthcare disparities and inequalities in our community and society. One way we plan to help is by assisting high school students in their journey to becoming great by providing the scholarships listed below to two qualifying students.

The Tuwanna M. Bradley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Tuwanna Marie was very passionate about bringing light to issues that affected her community. Her compassion for those without a voice was only surpassed by her resilience in dealing with misfortune and her diligence to do right by her fellow man. In an essay of no more than 750 words, please tell us how certain circumstances of obstacles you've faced in your life have influenced you in your quest to BLINGG and become great. The winner in this category will be awarded a one-time award of $1000.00 during the fall semester.

I Want to be a Nurse Scholarship

Nursing is more than a career path, it is the essence of mind, body, soul. kindness, compassion and love that makes it unique among all other professions. A nurse embodies care that is holistic in its approach. In no more than 750 words, tell us why you want to become a nurse. The winner will receive a one-time award of $500.00 biannually.

Criteria 

The applicant must be a minority high school student with a financial need. Each category requires an essay of no more than 750 words pertaining to the subject matter stated above in each category. A GPA of a 3.0 or an ACT of at least 19 must be verified by either a transcript or a letter from the counselor stating.  

Deadline

Application and supporting documents must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to 2330 Scenic Hwy S. Ste. 708 Snellville, GA 30078. Be sure to attach essay, and verification of ACT score or GPA. 

Best wishes, 

The BLINGG Team. 

Students without mothers

                                Students without Mothers

Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Scholarship Recipients!

Students without mothers (SWM) is not accepting applications for college scholarships to be awarded in 2017 and 2018. SWM is a local non-profit organization providing scholarships to high school seniors who are without their mothers due to death or other unfortunate circumstances. Scholarships are $4,000 each, distributed in annual payments of $1,000.

For qualifying criteria and applications, please visit our website: www.studentswithoutmothers.org or call our office at 404-250-3232.

Applications are being accepted from now through December 31st from current high school juniors (graduating May 2018) and seniors (graduating May 2017). The seniors will receive their scholarships in June 2017 and the Juniors in June 2018.

In addition to scholarship support our program provides each sccholarship recipient with a laptop computer and the services of a volunteer Life Coach.

Our goal is to empower students to help themselves!

Past scholarship support

Since the organization was founded in 2004, SWM has awarded $4,000 scholarships to 60 students. The number of scholarships awarded each year is determined by annual fundraising projections. 

If you know a student who is without his/her mother and may qualify for a scholarship, please encourage them to apply. We can never replace someone's mother but we CAN help!

Students without Mothers

Mary Torrence Williams 

Founded/executive Director