Belli Memorial Scholarship

Open only to Gwinnett County high school students. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Top 10% of class NOT eligible. See documents below for more information and to apply.

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. 

Completed scholarship application packets postmarked by: 3/18/2016 or hand delivered to the following address by 5:00PM SHARP

Gwinnett County Public Schools Office of Advisement and Counseling | 

437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024