The John, Lynne and Nicole Belli Memorial Scholarship

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 in their senior year of high school
• Students must receive a College Preparatory diploma at graduation
• Top 10% of Senior Class 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 from high school.
• Economically disadvantaged students will be given priority in awarding this scholarship.  

Gwinnett County Public Schools will establish a selection committee each year and coordinate choosing appropriate recipients for scholarships.  Two high school counselors (minimum) must serve on this committee along with other members TBD.  Scholarships will be awarded after graduation upon confirmation of a 2.5 minimum high school GPA.   

Scholarships will be renewable up to four years ($20,000 total) providing recipients remain enrolled in college and maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average or above.  Recipients will request the $5000 from the Northeast Georgia Community Foundation with an official transcript from the previous year’s college coursework during the summer prior to each fall semester.  The scholarship money will be sent directly to the college or university of the recipient’s choice.  No money will ever be awarded directly to the recipient.

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Applicant’s name School attended

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Home address e-mail

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Home phone Cell phone

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Parent/Guardian name Relationship to applicant

Completed application packet checklist:

• I am a senior graduating with a college preparatory diploma
• I will be the first person in my family to complete college

• I will graduate with a minimum cumulative GPA of  2.5 (will be verified)

• I have attached two letters of recommendation from CORE subject teachers substantiating my ability to be successful in college level coursework

• I have attached an official copy of my high school transcript
• I have written and included the required one page essay described below.

• I understand economically disadvantaged students as determined by  Free and Reduced Lunch status in school records will be given priority consideration for this scholarship

• I understand I must submit a final official transcript reflecting a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

• I understand this scholarship is $5000.00, which can be renewed for three additional years if I maintain a 2.0 GPA in college coursework ($20,000.00 total).

Required Essay:

Write a one page essay describing your future plans; be sure to clearly state your financial need, career goal and your educational plan to attain your goal. Also if you overcame any extraordinary circumstances to graduate from high school please share this story.

Scholarship Timeline 2019

January 28th Begin advertising this scholarship information to GCPS seniors

March 1st Completed scholarship application packets postmarked by: 3/01/19 or hand delivered to the following address by 3:00PM SHARP

Gwinnett County Public Schools Office of Advisement and Counseling

437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

Prior to May Scholarship Selection Committee meets and scholarship recipient selected

May 20th Confirmation of final scholarship recipients based on minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA as reflected on official transcript at graduation.  Official communication of scholarship recipient will be communicated by Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia.

After Registration Recipient provides proof of enrollment and requests $5000.00 check from the Community Foundation of Northeast Georgia

6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 220

Duluth, GA, 30097

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