Past Scholarship Recipients

Xiomara Ruiz
Xiomara Ruiz | Dalton State College | USG Foundation Scholarship

"I appreciate it very much for giving me the opportunity to earn this scholarship. I plan to use this scholarship very wisely and continue with my career. Thank you so much for giving me a chance."

Kavinth Amirthanathar
Kavinth Amirthanathar | Georgia State University | Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage Scholarship

"I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to partake in this scholarship. I am ever more appreciative of the help you've provided."

Don Giacomini
Don Giacomini | Valdosta State University | Merryll Penson Endowed Scholarship

"This scholarship was a huge relief to me and my family as it eased the financial burden a bit. With a new baby and a full time job, having a little less worry about something like our bank account makes a big difference. I'm extremely grateful that this scholarship not only confirmed and recognized my hard work, but also made a tangible impact on my life."

Eric Laforce
Eric Laforce | Fort Valley State University | Burke County Reparative Endowed Scholarship

"I would like to thank the Rev. Henrietta Wiley and her wife, Ms. Mary Sykes, for the scholarship they provided for me. I am very grateful for this scholarship and the generosity shown to students like me from Burke County."

Yongju Cho
Yongju Cho | Georgia Institute of Technology | Barner & Johnnie Mae Green Scholarship

"This scholarship is a vital testament of hard work and relentless effort in my studies here at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I will utilize this scholarship while pursuing a master's degree to be a physician assistant to further serve underserved communities with my healthcare assets."

Kristhel Marcia
Kristhel Marcia | Dalton State College | Carroll Daniel Construction Company Scholarship

"In December, I will be the first in my family to graduate college. This scholarship is getting me to the finish line at accomplishing my goals and making my family proud and setting an example for my younger siblings and other students like me."