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GEORGE M. HUGHES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Co-sponsored by Delta Upsilon Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Description: The George M. Hughes Foundation awards three scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who attend school or reside in North Metro-Atlanta area. The three scholarships are awarded based on scholarship, need and leadership, separately. All applicants will be considered for each of the scholarships, but can only be awarded one.

Prerequisites: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior of good character who has demonstrated a penchant for leadership through extra-curricular activities.

Applicant must meet the following academic requirements: a minimum score of 1010 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), renamed the SAT Reasoning Test, or 19 on the American College Test (ACT), plus a 3.0 grade point average on a core of 11 college preparatory subjects. For need criteria, the counselor or sponsor must certify the applicant’s need with a detailed letter.

Applicant must be entering a degree program at an accredited college or university. Service academies and their preparatory schools are excluded.

Application: Submit application for the George M. Hughes Foundation Scholarship with the following documents:

Official high school transcript,
Two (2) Letters of reference from high school teachers or administrators.
Two (2) minute peronal video introducing yourself and sharing your dreams and aspirations

Awards: Four scholarships to be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $4000 as follows:

Hughes Scholarship for academic excellence.
Pinado Scholarship for need.
Blackburn Scholarship for leadership.
A Four-year Scholarship for academic excellence and leadership

Scholarship funds will be made available within 30 days after recipient provides proof of enrollment.