ATLANTA – State Representative Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) today announced the seventh annual District 66 Scholarship program. Each year this scholarship awards select students from portions of Fulton and Fayette counties who demonstrate outstanding performance in both the classroom and the community.
“This program was created to recognize the hard work and achievement of deserving students in the south metro area,” says Rep. Fludd. “I appreciate the importance of a good education and realize that many students face financial challenges while going to college. The District 66 Scholarship is one way of giving back to the community and, at the same time, recognizing students for their hard work. I am honored that we can continue this program for another year and also increase the number of scholarship winners.”
This year six scholarship winners will each receive $1,000 to put toward their education. These numbers show a marked increase from last year, when four winners each received a $500 scholarship. Since 2005, a total of sixteen students from Fulton and Fayette counties have won this prestigious award.
To qualify for the 2011 District 66 Scholarship, students must live in Georgia House District 66 and submit a complete application package. Applications can be obtained from guidance offices in Benjamin Banneker High School, Sandy Creek High School, McIntosh High School, and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School.
With their application form, students must also submit a personal essay of no more than 500 words detailing their community service and future goals. Their application must also be accompanied by three letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript, and a copy of their acceptance letter to an accredited college or vocational school that the student will attend in the fall. All applications must be received by March 31, 2011, and should be sent to:
Ms. Taffii Vincent PO Box 670 Tyrone, GA 30290
The District 66 Scholarship program is funded by the annual Virgil Fludd Scholarship Golf Tournament. This golf tournament, held each October during Columbus Day weekend, brings in contributions from business and community sponsors, as well as golfers of all skill levels from around the country.
For more information about the annual District 66 Scholarship program, please contact Rep. Virgil Fludd at 404-656-0314 or Virgil.Fludd@house.ga.gov.
Representative Virgil Fludd represents the citizens of District 66, which includes portions of Fayette and Fulton counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2002, and currently serves on the Banks & Banking, Regulated Industries, Small Business Development and Job Creation, and Ways & Means committees.
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