The Georgia Head Start Association (GHSA) is announcing that applications for two $1,500.00 scholarships are now being accepted until March 30, 2012.
The GHSA Margo Sommors’ Head Start Student Scholarship is open to former Head Start students who have been enrolled in a Head Start program in the state of Georgia. Open to high school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2012, the student must complete an entry form and write a 500 – 1,000 word survey on “Why I Should Receive a Head Start Scholarship.” The applications are graded on a one hundred (100) point criteria
The GHSA Margo Sommors’ Parent Scholarship is open to former and current parents of Head Start children. Parents must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on”Why I Need the Head Start Scholarship” and complete an entry form. They must be currently enrolled and show evidence of enrollment in a college or university for an undergraduate degree, of less than 90 credit hours.
Both scholarships are for one year period only and winners are not eligible to apply again.
For more information, please contact the local Concerted Services, Inc. Head Start Center and speak to a Family Advocate for forms and criteria, or call Letta cox at 1-800-477-8275.
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