The John, Lynne, and Nicole Belli Memorial Scholarship

Purpose

The Belli Scholarship honors the memory of John, Lynne, and Nicole Belli by affording college tuition and expense monies to a diverse group of Gwinnett County high school graduates, particularly those with documented economic need who may not be identified as academic or athletic leaders in their schools but possess the skills to be academically successful in college. The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial support for students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to attend college.

Scholarship Information

• The Belli Scholarship will be awarded during the summer after high school graduation
• Provides $5000 annually for college expenses including tuition, books, and fees up to $20,000
• Renewable for up to four years of documented college coursework (must maintain a 2.0 college GPA)

Criteria

• Students must apply during their senior year of high school
• Students must receive a College Preparatory diploma at graduation
• Top 10% of senior class is NOT eligible
• Students must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA at time of high school graduation to receive the scholarship
• Student must have TWO recommendation letters (one from two different core subject teachers) substantiating student's ability to be successful in college level coursework
• Submit a one-page essay on your financial need, career goal, and education plan as well as any extraordinary circumstances you have overcome to graduate high school
• Economically students will be given priority in awarding this scholarship 

Completed scholarship application packets postmarked by 3/29/17 or hand delivered to the following address by 5:00 PM SHARP: Gwinnett County Public Schools Office of Advisement and Counseling, 437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024 

Foundation Contact: Margaret Bugbee @ 770-813-3382 or mbugbee@cfneg.org