The Law Offices Of J. Lee Webb is pleased to offer the Family First Scholarship.  This scholarship is reserved for high school students nationwide and also current college students that plan on or are currently attending a 4-year college/university and are the first in their family to pursue a college education and degree.  Here are some brief notes about this scholarship:

• Funds will be sent directly to the winner’s college or university 
• Scholarship is a one-time award totaling $1,000
• Scholarship applications MUST be submitted by May 31, 2017
• A winner will be announced in July 2017

The online application can be found at http://athenscriminallawyer.com/#scholarship-application.  

In an effort to promote greater awareness of careers in the skilled trades, Go Build Georgia (GBG), in partnership with the Go Build Georgia Foundation, will award Go Build Georgia High Demand Career Scholarships, through a partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), to graduating high school seniors entering a TCSG institution in a field of study leading to a high-demand career in the skilled trades. The Go Build Georgia High Demand Career Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that is geared toward programs leading to careers deemed “high demand,” as identified through the Governor’s High Demand Career Initiative. These scholarships can work in concert with the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grants (SIWDG) as they can be used to cover not only tuition, but may be used for requisite fees and materials.

Eligibility Requirements:  In order to qualify for a scholarship provided through the Go Build Georgia Foundation, an applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Georgia;
2. Be a graduating 2016 high school senior from a Georgia high school;
3. Must be admitted to or enrolled in one of the Technical Colleges at the time of funding award, in one of the following program areas that prepare the student for a career identified through the Governor’s High Demand Career Initiative and that falls within one of the Go Build Georgia industries (manufacturing, telecommunications, energy, logistics or construction);
4. Plan to enroll in a Georgia Technical College no later than Summer 2017;
5. Demonstrate in an essay (500 words or less) how this scholarship will benefit the applicant and his/her future educational plans;
6. Include a Letter of Recommendation from either a high school instructor, counselor or administrator, or a school or Go Build Georgia industry partner
7. Provide a copy of the Technical College Acceptance Letter or class schedule; and,
8. Should be registered in the GBG website database.

Application cannot be processed unless all required documentation is attached to application at the time of submission.   

Selection:  The Go Build Georgia Scholarship Selection Committee shall select and notify the scholarship recipient. The Go Build Georgia Foundation will notify the student’s college of the award and will remit funds awarded directly to the college.

Award:   Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of up to a maximum of $1,000 per student to be used within one academic year. The funds will be sent to the Technical College to be applied to the student’s account. Funds are to be used for tuition, books, requisite fees, or program supplies.  Funds must be used by the end of the 2016-2017 Academic Year. The number of scholarships awarded will be determined by funding available each fiscal year.

Deadlines:   

Scholarships will be awarded three times each year in Spring, Summer and Fall. The deadlines for applications are as follows: June 15 (Fall), November 15 (Spring), March 15 (Summer).

Complete the electronic application including all documentation at:  www.gobuildgeorgia.com

State Senator David Shafer is inviting high school seniors to participate in a scholarship essay contest. Student's could receive an award of up to $1,500 as well as an opportunity to eat lunch at the State Capitol during the legislative session. Please visit http://www.davidshafer.com/scholarshipessayrules/. The deadline for submission is December 1. 

The Georgetown Club of Georgia sponsors a writing contest for high school juniors in an effort to encourage students to think broadly and analytically about global issues. The Georgia High School Writing Contest challenges students to tackle real issues that require creative solutions and unique perspectives. The first place recipient will receive $1,000. Please visit http://alumni.georgetown.edu/georgia for complete details. The deadline for submitting an essay is Tuesday, November 1, at midnight.