
Accepting Applications for Excellence in the
Henry County Community
The Henry County NAACP Branch will award its 2025 Freedom Fund College Scholarships to graduating seniors in Henry County Public Schools. The award, for tuition and fees, will be sent to the Office of Student Financial Aid in September 2025 upon proof of enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited four-year, two-year college/university or technical school. The nonrenewable scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, awards/honors, extracurricular, community service, leadership and activities. Recipient(s), nor their parent(s)/guardian(s) are required to be members of the NAACP Henry County Branch but are encouraged to join. Scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at the Freedom Fund Event, in June.
The scholarship application is available at www.henrycountyganaacp.com. The scholarship packet and supporting documents must be completed and emailed by May 23, 2025; email to: hcnaacpscholarships2024@gmail.com Applications will be deemed ineligible if not in compliance with these guidelines. See checklist below.
CHECKLIST, ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION CRITERIA
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Complete 2025 Scholarship Application
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Be a high school senior in Henry County Public Schools and live in Henry County
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Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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Submit an official copy of your latest official high school transcript
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Have participated in academic enrichment, extracurricular, community service, or leadership activities
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Submit a wallet size graduation photo (no proofs)
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Submit one letter of recommendation on letterhead (guidance counselor, teacher, administrator, coach, or community leader/sponsor)
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Participate in a panel interview
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Attend the Freedom Fund Scholarship Event in June
INTERVIEW
Once the completed application packet is reviewed, potential recipients are required to participate in a panel interview. The interview will assess your delivery – overall appearance, composure, eye contact, body language, and ability to communicate. The dress code is business attire.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DATES
April 23,2025 Application Available Online
May 23,2025 Scholarship Application Packets Must Be Emailed by May 23,2025
May 6,-May 23, 2025 Scholarship Interviews for Potential Recipients
May 27, 2025 Awardees will be notified
June 2025 Date TBA Awardees should attend Juneteenth celebration