Douglas County Chamber Foundation Leadership Scholarship

Qualifications are as follows

The student must be a graduating senior living in Douglas County. Students must have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average or higher. Students must plan to attend an institution of higher learning. Students need to have demonstrated leadership experience through school, community activity, and/or work experience. Student must submit two recommendation letters, one by a representative from school and one by a member of the business community; and Students must write a 500-word essay on a leader he/she admires and the leadership qualities that the leader exemplifies.

Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 6th, 2024.

The recipients will be notified by email and the award presentation will be held during the State of Education Luncheon on June 12th, 2024. For questions regarding this scholarship, contact Carley Lawson at 770.942.5022 or lawson@douglascountygeorgia.com.

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

mm/dd/yyyy

Cell Phone Number: *

Personal Email *

Name of Parent or Guardian

First Name *

Last Name *

Current Employer/Chamber Member Organization (If applicable)

Current Position *

Education

High School *

Date of Graduation *

Are you a Graduate of the YLD Program? *

Yes No

Have You Done Dual Enrollment Classes? *

Yes No

Number of Semester Dual Enrolled? *

Grade Point Average *

Extracurricular Activities

Name of Organization/Club/Program 1 *

Length of Service *

Office Held *

Name of Organization/Club/Program 2 *

Length of Service *

Office Held *

Name of Organization/Club/Program 3 *

Length of Service *

Office Held *

List any honors/awards you have received: *

Are there any important contributions, achievements, or recognition in any organizations that you consider significant, and what was your role in their accomplishment? *

Present Career Interest

Why do you want to pursue this career? *

Work and Volunteer Experience

Briefly describe your work and volunteer experience (include all paid employment, internships, apprenticeships, volunteer work, length/frequency of volunteer service, etc.). *

Future Plans

Intended College/University School

Acceptance Date *

Intended Area of Major Study *

Student Digital Signature *

Please digitally sign this form below by typing your full name. Your digital signature confirms your agreement to the terms and conditions outlined in this document.

Date and Time *

Format: M/d/yyyy

Upload Essay Question *

Students must write a 500-word essay on a leader he/she admires and the leadership qualities that the leader exemplifies.

Upload Professional Letter of Recommendation 1 *

Upload Professional Letter of Recommendation 2 *

Upload High School Transcript *

Application Deadline and Submission

Deadline: Must be received by May 6th, 2024