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
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!