B.C. Crowell Scholarship Fund
An Externally Managed Fund

The purpose of this scholarship is to financially support students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or technical school.  Awards are $1,000 for each local high school annually.  Awards can cover fall, spring or summer semester expenses.  This Scholarship will not fund a course of study pursued through an exclusively on-line degree program.

Eligibility

• Graduating senior from high school(s) in the Newton County School System, Covington, Georgia
• Good academic standing
• Accepted enrollment in an accredited college, university or technical school
• Demonstrated financial need
• Potential to succeed

Criteria

• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need and are not receiving other scholarships (exception: Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship).
• Academic achievement and participation in extra-curricular activities, including community service will also be considered
• Additional consideration will be given to students pursuing a course of study in the fields of education, recreation or health service

Application Deadline: February 1, of the year of graduation.

Please contact your school counselor to obtain an application.  All applications should be complete and include the following:

• Resume (future goals, academic/athletic/club/community service)
• Essay (affect of scholarship on future plans)
• College Acceptance Letter OR Letter from Counselor
• High School Transcript
• Letters of Recommendation (3)

The B.C. Crowell Scholarship Golf Tournament is an annual event sponsored in part by the Newton County Recreation Commission, The Oaks Course, Communtiy Vendors/Industries and Area Golfers.

If you or your business is interested in being a Hole Sponsor, please contact by email at  or by calling (770) 786-4373, ext. 11.  Cash Donations and Door Prizes are also greatly appreciated. 

We look forward to seeing you on the greens.

2008 B.C. Crowell Scholarship
Golf Tour.

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