The Henry County NAACP Branch will award its 2023 Freedom Fund Scholarships to graduating seniors in the Henry County Public Schools. The award for tuition and fees, will be sent to the Office of Student Financial Aid in September, 2023 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 Henry County NAACP Branch, but are encouraged to join. Scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at the Freedom Fund Event 2023.
The scholarship application is available at the links below. The scholarship packet and supporting documents must be completed and emailed by May 5th, 2023; email to: hcnaacpscholarships@gmail.com. Applications will be deemed ineligible if not in compliance with these guidelines. See checklist below. For inquiries contact the Education Committee at, hcnaacpscholarships@gmail.com.
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Important Dates
Accepting Applications for Excellence in the Henry County Community
Click here to download the scholarship checklist
Click here to download the scholarship application
April 7th 2023 Application Available Online
May 5th ,2023 Due date for Scholarship Applications Must be emailed.
May 6th -12th, 2023 Scholarship Interviews for Potential Recipients
May 16th, 2023 Awardees will be notified
National Scholarships
Through the generosity of our donors, the NAACP advances efforts to ensure equity in educational opportunity that prepares students for success in school, work, and life. Scholarships range in award amount, academic interests, and age. Whether students are graduating high school seniors or early in their professional careers, the NAACP is pleased to provide financial opportunities and recognition to assist with collegiate and post-educational endeavors.
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2022 Scholarships Winners
Natael Predestin Jr.
$1500 Award
Attending: Georgia State University Perimeter College
Kennedy Griffin
$1000 Award
Attending: Southern Crescent Technical College
Leila Braggs
$500 Award
Attending: North Carolina A&T State University
Caleb Holmes
$500 Award
Attending: Tuskegee University
Ami Patel
$500 Award
Attending: Kennesaw State University