POST 143 AND DEPARTMENT

SCHOLARSHIPS

Dr.Robert Hilliard

Lucy M. Barker Wins $1000 Scholarship

Lucy is a Graduate from Central High School and the recipient of the "Bob Hilliard Memorial Scholarship." for 2024. Lucy will be attending The University of Alabama (Huntsville) and will be majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Spanish. Pictured from left are JVC Derek Warren, Dad, Joshua Barker, Mom, Kami Barker, Lucy Barker, and Cmdr Steve Fuller.

Congrats Lucy!

About the $1000 Bob Hilliard Memorial scholarship

On June 2,2022, Dr. Robert Hilliard, a retired Director of Secondary and Middle School Education at the University of West Georgia, established the "Bob Hilliard" scholarship award in collaboration with American Legion Post 143.

The mission of the American Legion Post 143 is to assist and support graduating high school seniors who plan to advance their educational experience through a University, College, or Technical College.

A $1000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior in good standing in the year that the scholarship is to be awarded and is accepted to and will be residing on or near the University, College or Technical school thy will be attending.

NOTE: Dr. Robert Hilliard passed away on January 29, 2024. May his legacy continue to illuminate the paths of those that have benefited from this scholarship.

Minimum Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Graduating Seniors

a. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior in good standing in the year the Post Scholarship is awarded and a resident of Carroll County

b. Applicant must attach and Official School Transcript for grades 9 through 12

c. Applicant must have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale for grades 9-12

d. Attach a recommendation letter from a teacher or guidance counselor

e. the student must reside in or commute to the University, College, or Technical School attending

f. The Scholarship Application package must be submitted to the guidance counselor's office on or before March 31. Deadline is March 31

NOTE: The respective high school guidance counselor will provide necessary Applications to requesting students. Applications may also be downloaded by clicking here.

THE DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Payton L. Terrell Wins $1000 Scholarship

Payton, a graduate from Bremen High School, was the recipient of a $1000.00 Scholarship from the American Legion, The Department of Georgia for 2024. Only six scholarships were awarded throughout the state this year. Payton will be attending Augusta University and will be majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Congrats Payton!

About The Department of Georgia Scholarship

The American Legion, Department of Georgia $1000 scholarship application must include:

a. Name of American Legion Post 143 member sponsoring the applicant, relationship, and branch of service.

b. Accumulated Grade Point Average (GPA)

c. Class Ranking

d. Must attach official SAT/ACT record

e. Must have a 3.0 average on a scale of 4.0

f. Recommendation letter from high school Principal and Post 143 Commander

g. Must reside and attend a high school in Georgia

h. Must be a child or grandchild of an active member of Post 143

i. The completed application package must be submitted to the post by the sponsoring parent or grandparent on or before the third week in April

NOTE: The application form can be downloaded here.

For additional information regarding either scholarship please call Post 143

770-252-7562 or email: contact@post143ga.org