The following information, forms, and documents must be filed with the Bettye Reed Scholarship Foundation in order for an applicant to be considered for a scholarship.
All forms and information must be received by April 15 to be considered for a scholarship during the upcoming academic year.
Students can download a scholarship application here. To be considered complete, an application must also include the following:
Official Transcripts
Incoming freshmen should include complete high school transcripts
College students should include transcripts of all course work attempted from any and all institutions that they have attended
Transcripts should be official and mailed directly from the Registrar’s Office to:
1572 Burnett Ferry Rd SW, Suite B
Rome, GA 30165
Resume
Should include Work History, Volunteer Experience, Extracurricular Activities, and References
Statement of your financial need
Should include both a personal narrative stating need, as well as an Award Letter from the Financial Aid office of your college of interest.
Recommendation Letter
A letter of recommendation from a teacher, adviser, or employer who can address your work ethic, academic ability, and character
Essay
Topic: The Role of Hard Work, Academics, and Philanthropy in My Life
All scholarships are granted without subsequent obligation of the student to the Foundation; however, former recipients and others are urged to make contributions to the Bettye Reed Scholarship Foundation when circumstances permit.
Scholarships are awarded for the purpose of attending a specific institution and may not be transferred to any other institution except by prior authorization of the foundation board.
Renewals of Scholarships
The process for a renewal application is the same as the initial application. There is no expectation that past scholarship recipients will be selected for future awards, but it is not uncommon for previous scholarship recipients to be awarded scholarships in future years.