This year, BCNAACP will be awarding two high school graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA on the 4.0 grading scale, a onetime scholarship of $750 to cover the cost of educational needs (books, supplies, etc.). The branch will also be awarding two $1,250 scholarships to high school graduating seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA on the 4.0 grading scale. Scholarship recipients must attend an accredited community college or university in the state of Georgia. BCNAACP is looking to award these scholarships to students who are highly motivated, intrinsically driven and striving for academic and community excellence. Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, nation of origin, area of study or any other construct used to categorize individuals. Scholarship funds will be
distributed via check made payable to college/university and scholarship recipient.