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Georgia graduating high school seniors may compete for memorial scholarships from the Brooke Elaina Thomas Foundation. The board selects one or more students annually; awards may be rescinded if a student does not enroll in an accredited institution.
At least $1,000 is awarded annually.
Submit a completed application, FAFSA Student Aid Report, a double-spaced composition of up to 500 words on your creative vision for your life and how you plan to make an impact, unofficial SAT and/or ACT scores, an unofficial transcript, and three recommendation letters (one from a school official, one from a church or community acquaintance, and one additional from either source).
The The Brooke Elaina Thomas Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000.
The deadline is April 1, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Final year; Georgia; High school. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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