Blackstock Family Foundation Scholarship Fund
Purpose
Provide scholarships for Georgia students seeking a degree or certification in the fields of (a) health care with an emphasis on serving individuals with special needs and/or (b) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related courses.
Eligibility Criteria
• Resident of the State of Georgia
• Preference will be given to students from Upson County, Georgia
• Graduating High School Senior or Currently Enrolled College Students
• Pursing a degree in a Healthcare or STEM field
• Must have a 2.7 cumulative GPA
Selection Criteria
Recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:
• Financial Need
• Academic Performance/Merit,
• Community Involvement
• Extracurricular Activities
• Letters of Recommendation, and/or personal interviews.
Awards
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: At least one new award per year.
Renewal for Prior Recipients: A prior recipient of this scholarship fund is eligible to renew the award each subsequent year of his/her education career for up to four years. To renew, he/she must complete all the required follow-ups assigned by the CFCG Scholarship Director and adhere to the above scholarship fund eligibility criteria.
If a prior recipient does not maintain the eligibility criteria or faces unique circumstances that require him/her to take time off or take a reduced course load for a semester, the student should contact the Community Foundation to determine if he/she is eligible for continued funding.