Georgia Development Authority

 2017-18 Scholarship Winners

The David Skinner/Georgia Development Authority 2018-2019 Scholarship

Award: Six (6) Scholarships in the amount of $2,400.00 will be awarded annually to students enrolled in the study of Agriculture or an Agriculture related field.

Eligibility:  

• The applicant must be a high school senior or not beyond the freshman year in college.
• The applicant must have successfully passed their high school academic requirements and have college entrance exam scores qualifying their admission to an accredited Georgia College.
• Applicant must be a Georgia resident and live in a rural county.
• Applicant must be pursuing a degree directly related to agriculture.

 If you are printing your application, please return completed application by the first Monday in May to:

Georgia Development Authority

1890 Hwy 138

Monroe, GA 30655

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Or fill out the online application below and submit.

Please read carefully before completing application.

Sponsor: Georgia Development Authority

Purpose:

• To recognize and assist deserving and outstanding young people who are pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field.
• To promote leadership development within the agricultural sector.
• To encourage students to appreciate the values and opportunities of rural life.

Award: Scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 will be awarded annually to students enrolled in the study of Agriculture or an Agriculture related field.

Eligibility:  

• The applicant must be a high school senior or not beyond the freshman year in college.
• The applicant must have successfully passed their high school academic requirements and have college entrance exam scores qualifying their admission to an accredited Georgia College.
• Applicant must be a Georgia resident and live in a rural county.
• Applicant must be pursuing a degree directly related to agriculture.

Requirements:

• All portions of the application must be filled out completely, clearly and honestly. All requested items must accompany the application. Any omission or misrepresentation will result in disqualification.
• Each applicant must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation: 1) County Extension agent or Vocational Teacher. 2) High School or College Teacher. 3) Community Leader (other than a family member).

Also provide:

• Official form showing College Entrance Exam scores.
• High school transcript.
• Copy of SAR or copy of parents tax return (current year).
• Formal high school photo.